Driving from Sinp’o to Chongjin
Chongjin lies 236 km (147 mi) north-east of Sinp’o, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 36 min without stops, over roughly 288 km (179 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sinp’o | Chongjin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 152,759 | 327,000 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
Where to book car hire from Sinp’o to Chongjin
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Staying in Chongjin
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Common questions
How far is Chongjin from Sinp’o?
236 km (147 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sinp’o; by road roughly 288 km (179 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sinp’o to Chongjin by car?
About 3 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sinp’o and Chongjin?
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.