Day trip from Hyesan to Tŏkch’ŏn
Tŏkch’ŏn lies 245 km (152 mi) south-west of Hyesan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 245 km (152 mi) apart, Tŏkch’ŏn is a realistic day trip from Hyesan: about 3 h 59 min each way by road.
| Hyesan | Tŏkch’ŏn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 192,680 | 237,133 |
| Elevation | 709 m (2,326 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
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Staying in Tŏkch’ŏn
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Common questions
How far is Tŏkch’ŏn from Hyesan?
245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hyesan; by road roughly 299 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hyesan to Tŏkch’ŏn by road?
About 3 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hyesan and Tŏkch’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
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- 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.