Day trip from Hyesan to Wŏnsan
Wŏnsan lies 258 km (160 mi) south of Hyesan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 258 km (160 mi) apart, Wŏnsan is a realistic day trip from Hyesan: about 4 h 12 min each way by road.
| Hyesan | Wŏnsan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 192,680 | 329,207 |
| Elevation | 709 m (2,326 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
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Staying in Wŏnsan
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Common questions
How far is Wŏnsan from Hyesan?
258 km (160 mi) in a straight line, south of Hyesan; by road roughly 314 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hyesan to Wŏnsan by road?
About 4 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hyesan and Wŏnsan?
No, both are on Asia/Pyongyang at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.