Chongjin to Hŭngnam by train
Hŭngnam lies 282 km (175 mi) south-west of Chongjin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 4 min at the speeds typical of North Korea rail, over roughly 344 km (214 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chongjin | Hŭngnam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 327,000 | 346,082 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
| Stations on record | Ranam Station, Susong Station | Soho Station |
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Common questions
How far is Hŭngnam from Chongjin?
282 km (175 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chongjin; by road roughly 344 km (214 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chongjin to Hŭngnam by train?
About 4 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chongjin and Hŭngnam?
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 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.