Current Date And Time In Kaesong, North Korea
Friday, 31 July 2026
17:30:11 KST
Capital: Kaesong
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 192,578
Area: 3,295.97 km²
State Code: KA
Find states and regions closest to Kaesong in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across North Korea and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in North Korea
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 Kaesong from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Incheon | 32 mi | 52 km | 28 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Seoul | 35 mi | 56 km | 30 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| North Hwanghae | 51 mi | 83 km | 45 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Gyeonggi-do | 60 mi | 97 km | 52 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| South Hwanghae | 63 mi | 101 km | 55 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Kangwŏn-do | 82 mi | 132 km | 71 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Chungcheongnam-do | 88 mi | 142 km | 77 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Nampo | 89 mi | 143 km | 77 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Pyongyang | 89 mi | 143 km | 77 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Gangwon-do | 95 mi | 152 km | 82 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Kaesong by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kaesong supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| South Korea | 307 mi | 493 km | 266 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Japan | 648 mi | 1,043 km | 563 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Taiwan | 1,211 mi | 1,949 km | 1,052 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Mongolia | 1,261 mi | 2,029 km | 1,095 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| China | 1,301 mi | 2,093 km | 1,129 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kaesong. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaesong (You) | North Korea | 192,578 | 3,296 | 58.43 |
| Incheon | South Korea | 3,040,000 | 1,047 | 2,859.30 |
| Seoul | South Korea | 9,410,000 | 605 | 15,549.80 |
| North Hwanghae | North Korea | 2,113,672 | 8,154 | 103.13 |
| Gyeonggi-do | South Korea | 13,720,000 | 10,172 | 1,347.20 |
| South Hwanghae | North Korea | 2,310,485 | 8,450 | 101.18 |
| Kangwŏn-do | North Korea | 1,477,582 | 11,255 | 56.82 |
| Chungcheongnam-do | South Korea | — | 8,204 | — |
| Nampo | North Korea | 366,815 | 1,172 | 312.90 |
| Pyongyang | North Korea | 2,514,692 | 3,194 | 466.69 |
| Gangwon-do | South Korea | 1,545,000 | 16,874 | 91.60 |
How does Kaesong rank within North Korea? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Kaesong appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| South Pyongan | 4,051,696 |
| South Hamgyong | 3,066,013 |
| P'yŏngan-bukto | 2,728,662 |
| Pyongyang | 2,514,692 |
| North Hamgyong | 2,327,362 |
| South Hwanghae | 2,310,485 |
| North Hwanghae | 2,113,672 |
| Kangwŏn-do | 1,477,582 |
| Chagang | 1,299,830 |
| Yanggang-do | 719,269 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| North Hamgyong | 20,345 |
| South Hamgyong | 18,970 |
| Chagang | 16,613 |
| Yanggang-do | 14,317 |
| South Pyongan | 12,330 |
| P'yŏngan-bukto | 12,191 |
| Kangwŏn-do | 11,255 |
| South Hwanghae | 8,450 |
| North Hwanghae | 8,154 |
| Kaesong ⭐ | 3,296 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Pyongyang | 466.69 |
| Nampo | 312.90 |
| North Hwanghae | 103.13 |
| South Hwanghae | 101.18 |
| South Pyongan | 97.83 |
| P'yŏngan-bukto | 80.92 |
| Rason | 65.37 |
| Kaesong ⭐ | 58.43 |
| Kangwŏn-do | 56.82 |
| South Hamgyong | 50.46 |
Kaesong is a state or region within North Korea in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kaesong is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Kaesong by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near North Korea page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Kaesong using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Kaesong.
Knowing the distance from Kaesong to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across North Korea. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Kaesong map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Kaesong to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Kaesong table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Kaesong below the states table, or compare all North Korea states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and North Korea state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.