Day trip from Wŏnsan to Hyesan
Hyesan lies 258 km (160 mi) north of Wŏnsan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 258 km (160 mi) apart, Hyesan is a realistic day trip from Wŏnsan: about 4 h 12 min each way by road.
| Wŏnsan | Hyesan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 329,207 | 192,680 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 709 m (2,326 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
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Common questions
How far is Hyesan from Wŏnsan?
258 km (160 mi) in a straight line, north of Wŏnsan; by road roughly 314 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Wŏnsan to Hyesan by road?
About 4 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wŏnsan and Hyesan?
No, both are on Asia/Pyongyang at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.