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Distance from Beijing to Alexandria

Straight line

7,591 km
4,717 mi · 4,099 NM

By road

9,088 km
5,647 mi

Travel time

108 h 51 min
flight ≈ 9 h 59 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Alexandria?

Beijing (China) and Alexandria (Egypt) are very far apart: 7,591 km in a straight line, that is 4,717 miles or 4,099 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Alexandria is 9,088 km (5,647 miles), about 108 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Alexandria lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from China into Egypt. The halfway point is at 44.4167°, 70.2277°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 59 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 Alexandria?

By road it is 9,088 km (5,647 miles) from Beijing to Alexandria; in a straight line it is 7,591 km (4,717 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Alexandria?

About 108 h 51 min on the fastest route (9,088 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alexandria from Beijing?

Alexandria is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Alexandria?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 59 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.