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How far is Pyongyang from Putao?

The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 1818 miles / 2926 kilometers / 1580 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Putao (PBU) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 2833 miles / 4560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 28 minutes.

Putao Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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1818
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2926
Kilometers
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1580
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 56 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
201 kg

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Distance from Putao to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1818.322 miles
  • 2926.305 kilometers
  • 1580.078 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
  • 1816.197 miles
  • 2922.886 kilometers
  • 1578.232 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 Putao to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Putao to Pyongyang generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Putao to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Putao Airport (PBU) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E
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