Day trip from Pyongyang to Hamhŭng
Hamhŭng lies 182 km (113 mi) north-east of Pyongyang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 182 km (113 mi) apart, Hamhŭng is a realistic day trip from Pyongyang: about 2 h 57 min each way by road.
| Pyongyang | Hamhŭng | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 3.2 million | 559,056 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
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Staying in Hamhŭng
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Common questions
How far is Hamhŭng from Pyongyang?
182 km (113 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Pyongyang; by road roughly 222 km (138 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Hamhŭng by road?
About 2 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pyongyang and Hamhŭng?
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.