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South Korea · Gangwon-do

Donghae City: how to get there and around

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Donghae City is a city of 101,128 people in South Korea (Gangwon-do), 24 m (79 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Yangyang International Airport (YNY), 69 km (43 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population101,128
Elevation24 m (79 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Seoul (UTC+9 now)
CurrencyWon (KRW)
Dialling code+82
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
Coordinates37.544, 129.107
Donghae City

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Daylight in Donghae City runs from about 9 h 37 min a day in late December to 14 h 49 min in late June (computed for 37.54° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Donghae City is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangyang International Airport (YNY), 69 km (43 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

Flights to Donghae City: every airport, routes and times

Buses to Donghae City · Driving and car hire

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Common questions

Which airport serves Donghae City?

Yangyang International Airport (YNY), 69 km (43 mi) from the centre.

How big is Donghae City?

About 101,128 people live in Donghae City (GeoNames).

What time zone is Donghae City in?

Asia/Seoul, currently UTC+9.

What currency is used in Donghae City?

The Won (KRW). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Donghae City?

Seoul (188 km), Busan (272 km), Pyongyang (336 km), Incheon (212 km), Daegu (192 km).

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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.