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Distance from Beijing to Catania

Straight line

8,279 km
5,144 mi · 4,470 NM

By road

10,991 km
6,830 mi

Travel time

131 h 12 min
flight ≈ 10 h 51 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Catania?

Beijing (China) and Catania (Italy) are very far apart: 8,279 km in a straight line, that is 5,144 miles or 4,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Catania is 10,991 km (6,830 miles), about 131 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Catania lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 51.6427°, 64.5533°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 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 Catania?

By road it is 10,991 km (6,830 miles) from Beijing to Catania; in a straight line it is 8,279 km (5,144 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Catania?

About 131 h 12 min on the fastest route (10,991 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Catania from Beijing?

Catania is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Catania?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 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.