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Distance from Beijing to Handan

Straight line

404 km
251 mi · 218 NM

By road

451 km
280 mi

Travel time

5 h 10 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

SSW 205°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Handan?

Beijing (China) and Handan (China) are a medium distance apart: 404 km in a straight line, that is 251 miles or 218 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Handan is 451 km (280 miles), about 5 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Handan lies to the south-west (initial bearing 205°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 38.2580°, 115.4105°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Handan?

By road it is 451 km (280 miles) from Beijing to Handan; in a straight line it is 404 km (251 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Handan?

About 5 h 10 min on the fastest route (451 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Handan from Beijing?

Handan is to the south-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 205°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Handan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.