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Distance from Beijing to Aachen

Straight line

7,896 km
4,906 mi · 4,263 NM

By road

9,607 km
5,970 mi

Travel time

114 h 59 min
flight ≈ 10 h 22 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Aachen?

Beijing (China) and Aachen (Germany) are very far apart: 7,896 km in a straight line, that is 4,906 miles or 4,263 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Aachen is 9,607 km (5,970 miles), about 114 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Aachen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 60.3202°, 69.1147°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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 Beijing from Aachen?

By road it is 9,607 km (5,970 miles) from Beijing to Aachen; in a straight line it is 7,896 km (4,906 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Aachen?

About 114 h 59 min on the fastest route (9,607 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aachen from Beijing?

Aachen is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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.