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Distance from Beijing to Florence

Straight line

8,093 km
5,029 mi · 4,370 NM

By road

9,945 km
6,180 mi

Travel time

119 h 40 min
flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Florence?

Beijing (China) and Florence (Italy) are very far apart: 8,093 km in a straight line, that is 5,029 miles or 4,370 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Florence is 9,945 km (6,180 miles), about 119 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Florence lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 55.8161°, 66.0868°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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 Florence?

By road it is 9,945 km (6,180 miles) from Beijing to Florence; in a straight line it is 8,093 km (5,029 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Florence?

About 119 h 40 min on the fastest route (9,945 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Florence from Beijing?

Florence is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Florence?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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.