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Current Date And Time In Pyongyang, North Korea

Sunday, 28 June 2026
08:47:46 KST
Capital: Pyongyang
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 2,514,692
Area: 3,194.00 km²
State Code: PY

States Near To Pyongyang


Find states and regions closest to Pyongyang 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

📍 Pyongyang Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Pyongyang from our regional database:

Capital CityPyongyang
Total Population2,514,692
Land Area3,194 km²
Population Density466.69 / km²
Center Latitude39.0738° N
Center Longitude125.8198° E
Average Elevation51 m (169 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:30
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of South Pyongan South Pyongan27 mi43 km23 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Nampo Nampo35 mi56 km30 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of North Hwanghae North Hwanghae43 mi70 km38 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of South Hwanghae South Hwanghae63 mi102 km55 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of P'yĹŹngan-bukto P'yĹŹngan-bukto63 mi102 km55 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kaesong Kaesong89 mi143 km77 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of KangwĹŹn-do KangwĹŹn-do95 mi153 km82 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Incheon Incheon119 mi191 km103 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Chagang Chagang120 mi194 km105 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Seoul Seoul123 mi198 km107 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Pyongyang


Explore countries nearest to Pyongyang by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Pyongyang supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of South Korea South Korea307 mi493 km266 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Japan Japan648 mi1,043 km563 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan1,211 mi1,949 km1,052 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mongolia Mongolia1,261 mi2,029 km1,095 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of China China1,301 mi2,093 km1,129 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Pyongyang. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Pyongyang (You)North Korea2,514,6923,194466.69
South PyonganNorth Korea4,051,69612,33097.83
NampoNorth Korea366,8151,172312.90
North HwanghaeNorth Korea2,113,6728,154103.13
South HwanghaeNorth Korea2,310,4858,450101.18
P'yĹŹngan-buktoNorth Korea2,728,66212,19180.92
KaesongNorth Korea192,5783,29658.43
KangwĹŹn-doNorth Korea1,477,58211,25556.82
IncheonSouth Korea3,040,0001,0472,859.30
ChagangNorth Korea1,299,83016,61327.64
SeoulSouth Korea9,410,00060515,549.80

🏆 North Korea State Rankings

How does Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
South Pyongan4,051,696
South Hamgyong3,066,013
P'yĹŹngan-bukto2,728,662
Pyongyang ⭐2,514,692
North Hamgyong2,327,362
South Hwanghae2,310,485
North Hwanghae2,113,672
KangwĹŹn-do1,477,582
Chagang1,299,830
Yanggang-do719,269

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Pyongyang, North Korea

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Pyongyang is a state or region within North Korea in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Pyongyang 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Pyongyang to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Pyongyang to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of North Korea — see North Korea state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Pyongyang

This page also lists countries nearest to Pyongyang 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Pyongyang 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°â€“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 Pyongyang.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Pyongyang 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Pyongyang MapView the Pyongyang satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in PyongyangExplore all cities and towns in Pyongyang for urban market analysis.
🏳️ North Korea Country DataGet complete North Korea data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Pyongyang

How is the distance from Pyongyang to nearby states calculated?

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 Pyongyang map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Pyongyang mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Pyongyang to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Pyongyang in North Korea?

See the States Near To Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang below the states table, or compare all North Korea states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in North Korea?

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.