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Distance from Beijing to Ankara

Straight line

6,850 km
4,257 mi · 3,699 NM

By road

8,864 km
5,508 mi

Travel time

104 h 53 min
flight ≈ 9 h 4 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Ankara?

Beijing (China) and Ankara (Türkiye) are very far apart: 6,850 km in a straight line, that is 4,257 miles or 3,699 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Ankara is 8,864 km (5,508 miles), about 104 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Ankara lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 48.2816°, 74.6304°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 4 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 Ankara?

By road it is 8,864 km (5,508 miles) from Beijing to Ankara; in a straight line it is 6,850 km (4,257 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Ankara?

About 104 h 53 min on the fastest route (8,864 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ankara from Beijing?

Ankara is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Ankara?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 4 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.