Day trip from Pyongyang to Sinŭiju
Sinŭiju lies 166 km (103 mi) north-west of Pyongyang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 166 km (103 mi) apart, Sinŭiju is a realistic day trip from Pyongyang: about 2 h 42 min each way by road.
| Pyongyang | Sinŭiju | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 3.2 million | 288,112 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
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Common questions
How far is Sinŭiju from Pyongyang?
166 km (103 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Pyongyang; by road roughly 203 km (126 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Sinŭiju by road?
About 2 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pyongyang and Sinŭiju?
No, both are on Asia/Pyongyang at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.