How far is Pyongyang from Longyearbyen?

The distance between Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 3853 miles / 6201 kilometers / 3348 nautical miles.

Distance from Longyearbyen to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3852.828 miles
• 6200.525 kilometers
• 3348.016 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

• 3843.387 miles
• 6185.331 kilometers
• 3339.812 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 Longyearbyen to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Pyongyang International Airport is 7 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Longyearbyen and Pyongyang?

The time difference between Longyearbyen and Pyongyang is 8 hours. Pyongyang is 8 hours ahead of Longyearbyen.

Flight carbon footprint between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Longyearbyen to Pyongyang generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 966 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longyearbyen to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin	Svalbard Airport, Longyear
City:	Longyearbyen
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	LYR
ICAO Code:	ENSB
Coordinates:	78°14′45″N, 15°27′56″E

Destination	Pyongyang International Airport
City:	Pyongyang
Country:	North Korea
IATA Code:	FNJ
ICAO Code:	ZKPY
Coordinates:	39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E