
Find cities, states and countries closest to Paech’ŏn-ŭp in South Hwanghae, North Korea with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Paech’ŏn-ŭp.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Paech’ŏn-ŭp from our regional database:
| State / Region | South Hwanghae |
| Total Population | 159,825 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 37.9931° N |
| Center Longitude | 126.3014° E |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:30 |
| Population Rank in South Hwanghae | #2 of 19 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Boreumdori | 23 | 37 | 20 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp | 20 | 32 | 17 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ganghwa-gun | 20 | 32 | 17 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Gyodong | 15 | 23 | 13 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Hajeom | 16 | 26 | 14 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Haseong | 26 | 42 | 23 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kaesŏng | 14 | 22 | 12 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Pongch’ŏn-ŭp | 10 | 17 | 9 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Seogeom-ri | 19 | 31 | 17 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Seonwon | 22 | 35 | 19 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Songhae | 18 | 29 | 16 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Tongjin | 26 | 42 | 23 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Wolgot | 24 | 38 | 20 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Yangsa | 15 | 24 | 13 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Yŏnan-ŭp | 10 | 15 | 8 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to South Hwanghae (home state of Paech’ŏn-ŭp), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Chungcheongnam-do | 125 | 201 | 109 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Daegu | 165 | 266 | 143 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Daejeon | 165 | 266 | 144 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Gyeonggi-do | 121 | 195 | 105 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Incheon | 80 | 129 | 70 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Jeollabuk-do | 139 | 224 | 121 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Kaesong | 63 | 101 | 55 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Nampo | 39 | 63 | 34 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| North Hwanghae | 61 | 99 | 53 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| P'yŏngan-bukto | 119 | 192 | 104 | North (N) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to North Korea, with aerial distance and compass direction from Paech’ŏn-ŭp's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Hong Kong | 1,469 | 2,364 | 1,276 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Japan | 648 | 1,043 | 563 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Macao | 1,496 | 2,408 | 1,299 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| South Korea | 307 | 493 | 266 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Taiwan | 1,211 | 1,949 | 1,052 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Paech’ŏn-ŭp. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in South Hwanghae, North Korea.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Paech’ŏn-ŭp (You) | South Hwanghae | 159,825 | — | — |
| Yŏnan-ŭp | South Hwanghae | 22,665 | 15.5 | SW |
| Pongch’ŏn-ŭp | South Hwanghae | 79,740 | 16.8 | NNW |
| Kaesŏng | Kaesong | 338,155 | 22.3 | E |
| Gyodong | Incheon | — | 23.5 | S |
| Yangsa | Incheon | — | 23.5 | SSE |
| Hajeom | Incheon | — | 26.2 | SSE |
| Songhae | Incheon | — | 29.3 | SSE |
| Seogeom-ri | Incheon | — | 31.1 | S |
| Ganghwa-gun | Incheon | 25,535 | 31.8 | SSE |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp | South Hwanghae | 142,607 | 32.0 | W |
How does Paech’ŏn-ŭp rank within South Hwanghae? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Paech’ŏn-ŭp appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Haeju | 222,396 |
| Paech’ŏn-ŭp ⭐ | 159,825 |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp | 142,607 |
| Sinch’ŏn-ŭp | 141,407 |
| Ŭllyul | 107,997 |
| Kangnyŏng | 106,827 |
| Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp | 95,597 |
| Kwail-ŭp | 89,895 |
| Samch’ŏn | 86,042 |
| Sinwŏn-ŭp | 83,161 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Haeju | 206.90 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Haeju | 1,074.90 |
Incheon International Airport IATA: ICN 60 km (37 mi) from Paech’ŏn-ŭp |
Paech’ŏn-ŭp sits inside South Hwanghae, North Korea and ranks #2 of 19 cities in South Hwanghae by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Paech’ŏn-ŭp and the countries closest to Paech’ŏn-ŭp by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near North Korea. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Paech’ŏn-ŭp, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Paech’ŏn-ŭp at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in South Hwanghae, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Paech’ŏn-ŭp — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Paech’ŏn-ŭp table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in South Hwanghae by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Paech’ŏn-ŭp and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Paech’ŏn-ŭp map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Paech’ŏn-ŭp will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Paech’ŏn-ŭp to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Paech’ŏn-ŭp. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and South Hwanghae city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Paech’ŏn-ŭp ranks #2 of 19 cities in South Hwanghae by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Paech’ŏn-ŭp is Incheon International Airport (ICN), about 60 km (37 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.