Day trip from Pyongyang to Kangsŏn
Kangsŏn lies 18 km (11 mi) south-west of Pyongyang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 18 km (11 mi) apart, Kangsŏn is a realistic day trip from Pyongyang: about 18 min each way by road.
| Pyongyang | Kangsŏn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 3.2 million | 102,436 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
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Staying in Kangsŏn
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Common questions
How far is Kangsŏn from Pyongyang?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Pyongyang; by road roughly 23 km (14 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Kangsŏn by road?
About 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pyongyang and Kangsŏn?
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.