Distance from Pyongyang to San José

The distance between Pyongyang, Korea North and San José, Costa Rica is 13,758 km (8,549 miles) in a straight line. If a road route exists, expect roughly 17197 km (10686 miles) by car — around 214 h 58 min of driving.

Measure Value
Straight-line distance 13,758 km / 8,549 mi
Road distance (estimate) ≈ 17197 km / 10686 mi
Driving time (estimate) ≈ 214 h 58 min
Flight time (estimate) ≈ 16 h 41 min

Road distance and travel times are estimates based on the straight-line distance (road factor 1.25, average speed 80 km/h) — actual routes vary.

Place Latitude Longitude
Pyongyang, Korea North 39.0213846 125.7527449
San José, Costa Rica 9.9331345 -84.0797794

Frequently asked questions

How far is San José from Pyongyang?

The straight-line (air) distance from Pyongyang, Korea North to San José, Costa Rica is 13,758 km (8,549 miles). By road it is roughly 17197 km (10686 miles), depending on the route.

How long does it take to drive from Pyongyang to San José?

Approximately 214 h 58 min, assuming an 80 km/h average over an estimated road distance of 17197 km. Actual time depends on the route, traffic and border crossings.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to San José?

A direct flight covers 13,758 km in about 16 h 41 min at typical cruise speed, plus airport time. Not all city pairs have direct flights.

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