Current Date And Time In Chŏngju, North Korea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
07:11:13 KST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Chŏngju, a city in P'yŏngan-bukto, 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 Chŏngju — 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 Chŏngju.
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) | 39.6933° N | 125.2103° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 39.6933 | 125.2103 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 41' 36" N | 125° 12' 37" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 41.5998' N | 125° 12.6168' E |
| City | Chŏngju |
| State | P'yŏngan-bukto (평안북도) |
| Country | North Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +08:30 |
| Population | 29,065 |
| Elevation | 18 m / 59 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 39.6933, 125.2103 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chŏngju 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 P'yŏngan-bukto.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwaksan | P'yŏngan-bukto | W | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Panghyŏn-dong | P'yŏngan-bukto | N | 22 km | 13 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Kusŏng-si | P'yŏngan-bukto | N | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Yŏngbyŏn | P'yŏngan-bukto | E | 52 km | 33 mi | ~52m | 🗺 View |
| Yŏmju | P'yŏngan-bukto | NW | 57 km | 35 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Kujang-ŭp | P'yŏngan-bukto | E | 73 km | 45 mi | ~1h 13m | 🗺 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 P'yŏngan-bukto, the home state of Chŏngju, along with each city's aerial distance from Sinuiju, P'yŏngan-bukto'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinŭiju | 40.1006° N | 124.3981° E | 6 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uiju | 40.1994° N | 124.5317° E | 26 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kusŏng-si | 39.9797° N | 125.2529° E | 79 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kujang-ŭp | 39.8672° N | 126.0303° E | 66 m | 141 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sakchu-ŭp | 40.3894° N | 125.0467° E | 138 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pukchil-lodongjagu | 40.2019° N | 125.7483° E | 210 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sindo | 39.8064° N | 124.2342° E | 25 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Panghyŏn-dong | 39.8872° N | 125.2414° E | 81 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kwaksan | 39.6875° N | 125.0828° E | 14 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yŏngbyŏn | 39.8133° N | 125.8042° E | 140 m | 124 km | 🗺 View Map |
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport IATA: FNJ 65 km (41 mi) from Chŏngju |
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| 🗺 Map of Pukchil-lodongjagu |
| 🗺 Map of Sakchu-ŭp |
| 🗺 Map of Uiju |
| 🗺 Map of Sinŭiju |
| 🗺 Map of Sindo |
The exact GPS location of Chŏngju gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside P'yŏngan-bukto. 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 P'yŏngan-bukto 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 Chŏngju are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Chŏngju 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
Chŏngju sits within P'yŏngan-bukto, 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 Chŏngju 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 P'yŏngan-bukto. › Browse every city in P'yŏngan-bukto
Coordinates for Chŏngju 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 Chŏngju are latitude 39.6933° and longitude 125.2103°. In directional format: 39.6933° N, 125.2103° E. These coordinates mark the center of Chŏngju in P'yŏngan-bukto and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Chŏngju is a city in P'yŏngan-bukto, 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, Chŏngju sits at: Latitude 39° 41' 36" N and Longitude 125° 12' 37" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Chŏngju has a population of approximately 29,065 people. This is roughly 1.065% of P'yŏngan-bukto's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in P'yŏngan-bukto.
The interactive satellite map of Chŏngju is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 39.6933, 125.2103 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Chŏngju in P'yŏngan-bukto. For broader context, explore the P'yŏngan-bukto state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Chŏngju is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), roughly 65 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Chŏngju is approximately 83 km (51 mi) from Sinuiju, the capital of P'yŏngan-bukto, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in P'yŏngan-bukto.
Chŏngju sits at an elevation of approximately 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for P'yŏngan-bukto.
The closest cities to Chŏngju include Kwaksan, Panghyŏn-dong, Kusŏng-si. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Chŏngju, sunrise is at 05:19 AM and sunset is at 07:07 PM, giving a day length of 13h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Chŏngju's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Chŏngju is approximately 4,419 km (2,746 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,725 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Chŏngju — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mar del Plata, Argentina, roughly 305 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.
Chŏngju is approximately 87 km (54 mi) SE of Pyongyang, the national capital of North Korea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
