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Distance from Almaty to Beijing

Straight line

3,282 km
2,039 mi · 1,772 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 36 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Almaty from Beijing?

Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 3,282 km in a straight line, that is 2,039 miles or 1,772 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Almaty, Beijing lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Kazakhstan into China. The halfway point is at 43.3077°, 97.1961°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 36 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Almaty from Beijing?

The straight-line distance between Almaty and Beijing is 3,282 km (2,039 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Beijing from Almaty?

Beijing is to the east of Almaty, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Almaty to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 36 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.