Day trip from Hyesan to Sunch’ŏn
Sunch’ŏn lies 290 km (180 mi) south-west of Hyesan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 290 km (180 mi) apart, Sunch’ŏn is a realistic day trip from Hyesan: about 4 h 43 min each way by road.
| Hyesan | Sunch’ŏn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 192,680 | 437,000 |
| Elevation | 709 m (2,326 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 Hyesan?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hyesan; by road roughly 354 km (220 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hyesan to Sunch’ŏn by road?
About 4 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hyesan 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.