Current Date And Time In Hwasŏng, North Korea
Friday, 14 August 2026
04:27:10 KST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Hwasŏng, a city in North Hamgyong, North Korea, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Hwasŏng — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Hwasŏng.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for North Korea operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.2556° N | 129.4928° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 41.2556 | 129.4928 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 15' 20" N | 129° 29' 34" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 15.3336' N | 129° 29.5668' E |
| City | Hwasŏng |
| State | North Hamgyong (함경북도) |
| Country | North Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +08:30 |
| Population | 99,557 |
| Elevation | 98 m / 322 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 41.2556, 129.4928 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hwasŏng to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around North Hamgyong.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hau-ri | North Hamgyong | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Myŏnggan-dong | North Hamgyong | S | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Myŏngch’ŏn | North Hamgyong | S | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Hoemul-li | North Hamgyong | NE | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Ŏrang | North Hamgyong | NE | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Kilju | North Hamgyong | SW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in North Hamgyong, the home state of Hwasŏng, along with each city's aerial distance from Chongjin, North Hamgyong's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chongjin | 41.7956° N | 129.7758° E | 5 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Myŏnggan-dong | 41.1372° N | 129.4947° E | 234 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ŭndŏk | 42.5188° N | 130.3348° E | 48 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ŏrang | 41.4478° N | 129.6556° E | 3 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hwadae | 40.8381° N | 129.4969° E | 17 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Namyang-nodongjagu | 42.9539° N | 129.8572° E | 99 m | 129 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Myŏngch’ŏn | 41.0706° N | 129.4292° E | 234 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kilju | 40.9642° N | 129.3278° E | 129 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puryŏng-ŭp | 42.0622° N | 129.7046° E | 176 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hoeryŏng | 42.4411° N | 129.746° E | 237 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
Orang (Chongjin) Airport IATA: RGO 23 km (14 mi) from Hwasŏng |
The exact GPS location of Hwasŏng gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Hamgyong. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare North Hamgyong state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Hwasŏng are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Hwasŏng lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full North Korea map
Hwasŏng sits within North Hamgyong, North Korea, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Hwasŏng for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across North Hamgyong. › Browse every city in North Hamgyong
Coordinates for Hwasŏng in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in North Korea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Hwasŏng are latitude 41.2556° and longitude 129.4928°. In directional format: 41.2556° N, 129.4928° E. These coordinates mark the center of Hwasŏng in North Hamgyong and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Hwasŏng is a city in North Hamgyong, North Korea, on the continent of Asia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Hwasŏng sits at: Latitude 41° 15' 20" N and Longitude 129° 29' 34" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Hwasŏng has a population of approximately 99,557 people. This is roughly 4.278% of North Hamgyong's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Hamgyong.
The interactive satellite map of Hwasŏng is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 41.2556, 129.4928 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hwasŏng in North Hamgyong. For broader context, explore the North Hamgyong state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Hwasŏng is Orang (Chongjin) Airport (RGO), roughly 23 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Hwasŏng is approximately 65 km (40 mi) from Chongjin, the capital of North Hamgyong, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Hamgyong.
Hwasŏng sits at an elevation of approximately 98 meters (322 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Hamgyong.
The closest cities to Hwasŏng include Hau-ri, Myŏnggan-dong, Myŏngch’ŏn. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Hwasŏng, sunrise is at 04:58 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM, giving a day length of 13h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hwasŏng's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Hwasŏng is approximately 4,593 km (2,854 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,837 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Hwasŏng — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mar del Plata, Argentina, roughly 704 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Hwasŏng is approximately 402 km (250 mi) SW of Pyongyang, the national capital of North Korea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
