How far is Pyongyang from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 605 miles / 974 kilometers / 526 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 1273 miles / 2048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 24 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Pyongyang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 605.000 miles
- 973.652 kilometers
- 525.730 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- 605.920 miles
- 975.134 kilometers
- 526.530 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 Shanghai to Pyongyang?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Pyongyang?
The time difference between Shanghai and Pyongyang is 1 hour. Pyongyang is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Pyongyang generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Pyongyang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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 |