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How far is Pyongyang from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 5395 miles / 8682 kilometers / 4688 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from London to Pyongyang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5394.514 miles
  • 8681.628 kilometers
  • 4687.704 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5380.248 miles
  • 8658.670 kilometers
  • 4675.308 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from London to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from London to Pyongyang generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E