How far am I from the South Korean border?
South Korea shares land borders with North Korea. Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of South Korea, or see below how far major cities on both sides of the border are.
How far are you from South Korea?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with South Korea already selected and measures from your exact spot.
South Korea's neighbours
South Korea is shown in green, and North Korea — the country it shares a land border with — in blue.
- South Korea
- Land neighbours
Which countries border South Korea? See every neighbour and the countries two borders away
How far major cities are from South Korea
| City | Country | To South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang | North Korea | 141 km (87 miles) |
| Hamhŭng | North Korea | 161 km (100 miles) |
How far South Korea's cities are from its borders
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the other country, measured October 8, 2026.
Questions
How far am I from the South Korean border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of South Korea, in miles and kilometers.
Which countries border South Korea?
South Korea shares land borders with North Korea.
Is this the distance to a border crossing?
No. It is the straight-line distance to the nearest point on the border line itself. The nearest official crossing can be much farther away by road.
Does it measure across water?
Yes. It measures to the nearest point of South Korea's territory. From most places that is the land border, but from somewhere across a sea or a lake it can be South Korea's coast.
Which big city is closest to South Korea?
Of the cities measured here, Pyongyang in North Korea is the closest: 141 km (87 miles) from South Korea in a straight line.