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Distance from Beijing to Damascus

Straight line

6,949 km
4,318 mi · 3,752 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 11 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Damascus?

Beijing (China) and Damascus (Syria) are very far apart: 6,949 km in a straight line, that is 4,318 miles or 3,752 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Beijing, Damascus lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into Syria. The halfway point is at 44.2305°, 74.3380°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 11 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 Damascus?

The straight-line distance between Beijing and Damascus is 6,949 km (4,318 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Damascus from Beijing?

Damascus is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 11 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.