Day trip from Hŭngnam to Sinŭiju
Sinŭiju lies 277 km (172 mi) west of Hŭngnam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 277 km (172 mi) apart, Sinŭiju is a realistic day trip from Hŭngnam: about 4 h 30 min each way by road.
| Hŭngnam | Sinŭiju | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 346,082 | 288,112 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
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Staying in Sinŭiju
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Common questions
How far is Sinŭiju from Hŭngnam?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, west of Hŭngnam; by road roughly 338 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hŭngnam to Sinŭiju by road?
About 4 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hŭngnam and Sinŭiju?
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.