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How far is Pyongyang from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 5042 miles / 8114 kilometers / 4381 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5041.941 miles
  • 8114.217 kilometers
  • 4381.327 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
  • 5028.721 miles
  • 8092.941 kilometers
  • 4369.839 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 Vancouver to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 10 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Pyongyang generates about 589 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 589 kilograms equals 1 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Pyongyang

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
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