Kalgyŏng
in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea
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Sokcho Airport (46 mi) - A-306 Airport (52 mi)
- Yangyang International Airport (53 mi)
- Gangneung Airport (79 mi)
- Wonju Airport (80 mi)
- Gimpo International Airport (97 mi)
- Suwon Airport (108 mi)
- Incheon International Airport (114 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (133 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 89 mi)
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Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 90 mi) - Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 90 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 90 mi)
- Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 101 mi)
- Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 106 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.603 and 127.973 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 36' 10" and E 127° 58' 22"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Won - KPW
- Spoken languages:
- Korean
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 10:20 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:15 am and 7:33 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 4,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to North Korea.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning North Korea. Last Update: 2024-05-15 08:00:47
Delve into Kalgyŏng
Kalgyŏng in Kangwŏn-do is a town located in North Korea about 123 mi (or 198 km) east of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.
Time in Kalgyŏng is now 10:20 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Kalgyŏng, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Sokcho Airport in South korea in a distance of 46 mi (or 75 km). Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Namhansanseong in South korea at a distance of 89 mi (or 143 km). The closest in North Korea is Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong in a distance of 90 mi (or 143 km), South-West.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Haean, Bangsan, Dongmyeon, Hwacheon and Toseong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F
| Morning Temperature | 9°C / 48 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 13°C / 56 °F |
| Night Temperature | 11°C / 52 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 34% |
| Air Humidity | 86% |
| Air Pressure | 1008 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Heavy intensity rain |
Friday, 17th of May 2024
23°C (73 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 18th of May 2024
25°C (77 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 19th of May 2024
21°C (70 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Kumgang Airport
Kumgang Airport is an airport in Kangwon-do, North Korea.
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