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Distance from Beijing to Foshan

Straight line

1,897 km
1,179 mi · 1,024 NM

By road

2,147 km
1,334 mi

Travel time

23 h 52 min
flight ≈ 2 h 52 min

Direction

S 190°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Foshan?

Beijing (China) and Foshan (China) are quite far apart: 1,897 km in a straight line, that is 1,179 miles or 1,024 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Foshan is 2,147 km (1,334 miles), about 23 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Foshan lies to the south (initial bearing 190°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 31.4774°, 114.6160°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 52 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 Foshan?

By road it is 2,147 km (1,334 miles) from Beijing to Foshan; in a straight line it is 1,897 km (1,179 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Foshan?

About 23 h 52 min on the fastest route (2,147 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Foshan from Beijing?

Foshan is to the south of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 190°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Foshan?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 52 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.