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Distance from Beijing to Antananarivo

Straight line

9,653 km
5,998 mi · 5,212 NM

By road

7,079 km
4,399 mi

Travel time

84 h 46 min
flight ≈ 12 h 34 min

Direction

WSW 242°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Antananarivo?

Beijing (China) and Antananarivo (Madagascar) are very far apart: 9,653 km in a straight line, that is 5,998 miles or 5,212 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Antananarivo is 7,079 km (4,399 miles), about 84 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Beijing, Antananarivo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 242°). The route crosses from China into Madagascar. The halfway point is at 12.6293°, 77.8714°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 34 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 Antananarivo?

By road it is 7,079 km (4,399 miles) from Beijing to Antananarivo; in a straight line it is 9,653 km (5,998 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Antananarivo?

About 84 h 46 min on the fastest route (7,079 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Antananarivo from Beijing?

Antananarivo is to the south-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 242°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Antananarivo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 34 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.