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Distance from Beijing to Adelaide

Straight line

8,594 km
5,340 mi · 4,640 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 15 min

Direction

SSE 162°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Adelaide?

Beijing (China) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 8,594 km in a straight line, that is 5,340 miles or 4,640 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Beijing and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Beijing, Adelaide lies to the south (initial bearing 162°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 2.5368°, 127.8718°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Beijing and Adelaide is 8,594 km (5,340 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Beijing?

Adelaide is to the south of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 162°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 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.