Day trip from Pyongyang to Kangnyŏng
Kangnyŏng lies 127 km (79 mi) south of Pyongyang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 127 km (79 mi) apart, Kangnyŏng is a realistic day trip from Pyongyang: about 2 h 4 min each way by road.
| Pyongyang | Kangnyŏng | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 3.2 million | 106,827 |
| 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 Kangnyŏng
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Common questions
How far is Kangnyŏng from Pyongyang?
127 km (79 mi) in a straight line, south of Pyongyang; by road roughly 155 km (96 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Kangnyŏng by road?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pyongyang and Kangnyŏng?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.