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Distance from Beijing to Amsterdam

Straight line

7,843 km
4,873 mi · 4,235 NM

By road

9,631 km
5,984 mi

Travel time

115 h 43 min
flight ≈ 10 h 18 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Amsterdam?

Beijing (China) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 7,843 km in a straight line, that is 4,873 miles or 4,235 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Amsterdam is 9,631 km (5,984 miles), about 115 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Amsterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 61.2657°, 70.1219°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 18 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 Amsterdam?

By road it is 9,631 km (5,984 miles) from Beijing to Amsterdam; in a straight line it is 7,843 km (4,873 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Amsterdam?

About 115 h 43 min on the fastest route (9,631 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amsterdam from Beijing?

Amsterdam is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Amsterdam?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 18 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.