Day trip from Hŭngnam to Kaesŏng
Kaesŏng lies 228 km (142 mi) south-west of Hŭngnam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 228 km (142 mi) apart, Kaesŏng is a realistic day trip from Hŭngnam: about 3 h 43 min each way by road.
| Hŭngnam | Kaesŏng | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 346,082 | 338,155 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
What to see in Kaesŏng
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong.
Where to book tours and tickets in Kaesŏng
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Staying in Kaesŏng
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Common questions
How far is Kaesŏng from Hŭngnam?
228 km (142 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hŭngnam; by road roughly 278 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hŭngnam to Kaesŏng by road?
About 3 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hŭngnam and Kaesŏng?
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 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.