Day trip from Hŭngnam to Sunch’ŏn
Sunch’ŏn lies 152 km (95 mi) west of Hŭngnam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 152 km (95 mi) apart, Sunch’ŏn is a realistic day trip from Hŭngnam: about 2 h 29 min each way by road.
| Hŭngnam | Sunch’ŏn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 346,082 | 437,000 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Sunch’ŏn
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Staying in Sunch’ŏn
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Common questions
How far is Sunch’ŏn from Hŭngnam?
152 km (95 mi) in a straight line, west of Hŭngnam; by road roughly 186 km (116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hŭngnam to Sunch’ŏn by road?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hŭngnam and Sunch’ŏn?
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.