Driving from Chongjin to Hamhŭng
Hamhŭng lies 281 km (175 mi) south-west of Chongjin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 17 min without stops, over roughly 343 km (213 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chongjin | Hamhŭng | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 327,000 | 559,056 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
Where to book car hire from Chongjin to Hamhŭng
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Staying in Hamhŭng
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Common questions
How far is Hamhŭng from Chongjin?
281 km (175 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chongjin; by road roughly 343 km (213 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chongjin to Hamhŭng by car?
About 4 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chongjin and Hamhŭng?
No, both are on Asia/Pyongyang at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.