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How far is Pyongyang from Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar (Chinggis Khaan International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 1108 miles / 1783 kilometers / 963 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 1363 miles / 2194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 13 minutes.

Chinggis Khaan International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1107.955 miles
  • 1783.081 kilometers
  • 962.787 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
  • 1106.051 miles
  • 1780.017 kilometers
  • 961.132 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 Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Chinggis Khaan International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin Chinggis Khaan International Airport
City: Ulaanbaatar
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: UBN
ICAO Code: ZMCK
Coordinates: 47°38′48″N, 106°49′11″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