Day trip from P’yŏngsŏng to Sunch’ŏn
Sunch’ŏn lies 21 km (13 mi) north of P’yŏngsŏng, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 21 km (13 mi) apart, Sunch’ŏn is a realistic day trip from P’yŏngsŏng: about 21 min each way by road.
| P’yŏngsŏng | Sunch’ŏn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 100,000 | 437,000 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 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 P’yŏngsŏng?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line, north of P’yŏngsŏng; by road roughly 26 km (16 mi).
How long does it take to get from P’yŏngsŏng to Sunch’ŏn by road?
About 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between P’yŏngsŏng 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.