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Distance from Beijing to Brisbane

Straight line

8,369 km
5,200 mi · 4,519 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 58 min

Direction

SSE 147°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Brisbane?

Beijing (China) and Brisbane (Australia) are very far apart: 8,369 km in a straight line, that is 5,200 miles or 4,519 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 Brisbane, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Beijing, Brisbane lies to the south-east (initial bearing 147°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 6.5470°, 136.0903°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Brisbane?

The straight-line distance between Beijing and Brisbane is 8,369 km (5,200 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brisbane from Beijing?

Brisbane is to the south-east of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 147°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Brisbane?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 58 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.