How far is Pyongyang from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 488 miles / 785 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 652 miles / 1049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 22 minutes.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Pyongyang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 487.866 miles
- 785.144 kilometers
- 423.944 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- 486.685 miles
- 783.243 kilometers
- 422.917 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 Beijing to Pyongyang?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Pyongyang?
The time difference between Beijing and Pyongyang is 1 hour. Pyongyang is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)
On average, flying from Beijing to Pyongyang generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Pyongyang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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 |