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Distance from Beijing to Fortaleza

Straight line

15,276 km
9,492 mi · 8,248 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 36 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Fortaleza?

Beijing (China) and Fortaleza (Brazil) are very far apart: 15,276 km in a straight line, that is 9,492 miles or 8,248 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Beijing, Fortaleza lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 52.3906°, 8.4530°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 36 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 Fortaleza?

The straight-line distance between Beijing and Fortaleza is 15,276 km (9,492 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Fortaleza from Beijing?

Fortaleza is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Fortaleza?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 36 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.