Day trip from Wŏnsan to Kaesŏng
Kaesŏng lies 152 km (95 mi) south-west of Wŏnsan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 152 km (95 mi) apart, Kaesŏng is a realistic day trip from Wŏnsan: about 2 h 29 min each way by road.
| Wŏnsan | Kaesŏng | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 329,207 | 338,155 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
What to see in Kaesŏng
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong.
Where to book tours and tickets in Kaesŏng
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Staying in Kaesŏng
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Common questions
How far is Kaesŏng from Wŏnsan?
152 km (95 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Wŏnsan; by road roughly 186 km (116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Wŏnsan to Kaesŏng by road?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wŏnsan and Kaesŏng?
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 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.