Current Date And Time In North Hamgyong, North Korea
Friday, 31 July 2026
21:02:49 KST
Capital: Chongjin
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 2,327,362
Area: 20,345.00 km²
State Code: NH
Find states and regions closest to North Hamgyong 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 North Hamgyong from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Rason | 53 mi | 85 km | 46 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Yanggang-do | 64 mi | 102 km | 55 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| South Hamgyong | 117 mi | 187 km | 101 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Chagang | 168 mi | 271 km | 146 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Kangwŏn-do | 228 mi | 367 km | 198 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| South Pyongan | 242 mi | 390 km | 210 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| P'yŏngan-bukto | 249 mi | 401 km | 216 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Jilin | 254 mi | 409 km | 220 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Pyongyang | 269 mi | 433 km | 234 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| North Hwanghae | 269 mi | 433 km | 234 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to North Hamgyong by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from North Hamgyong 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 | ||
| 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) | ⬆ |
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| China | 1,301 mi | 2,093 km | 1,129 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to North Hamgyong. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hamgyong (You) | North Korea | 2,327,362 | 20,345 | 47.30 |
| Rason | North Korea | 196,954 | 746 | 65.37 |
| Yanggang-do | North Korea | 719,269 | 14,317 | 16.13 |
| South Hamgyong | North Korea | 3,066,013 | 18,970 | 50.46 |
| Chagang | North Korea | 1,299,830 | 16,613 | 27.64 |
| Kangwŏn-do | North Korea | 1,477,582 | 11,255 | 56.82 |
| South Pyongan | North Korea | 4,051,696 | 12,330 | 97.83 |
| P'yŏngan-bukto | North Korea | 2,728,662 | 12,191 | 80.92 |
| Jilin | China | 24,073,453 | 187,400 | 37.22 |
| Pyongyang | North Korea | 2,514,692 | 3,194 | 466.69 |
| North Hwanghae | North Korea | 2,113,672 | 8,154 | 103.13 |
How does North Hamgyong 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 North Hamgyong appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| 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 |
North Hamgyong is a state or region within North Korea in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to North Hamgyong 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 North Hamgyong 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 North Hamgyong 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 North Hamgyong.
Knowing the distance from North Hamgyong 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 North Hamgyong map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from North Hamgyong 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 North Hamgyong 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 North Hamgyong 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.