Driving from Sunch’ŏn to Haeju
Haeju lies 156 km (97 mi) south of Sunch’ŏn, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 190 km (118 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sunch’ŏn | Haeju | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 437,000 | 222,396 |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
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Common questions
How far is Haeju from Sunch’ŏn?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, south of Sunch’ŏn; by road roughly 190 km (118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sunch’ŏn to Haeju by car?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sunch’ŏn and Haeju?
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.