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Distance from Beijing to Hangzhou

Straight line

1,120 km
696 mi · 605 NM

By road

1,239 km
770 mi

Travel time

14 h 1 min
flight ≈ 1 h 54 min

Direction

SSE 161°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Hangzhou?

Beijing (China) and Hangzhou (China) are quite far apart: 1,120 km in a straight line, that is 696 miles or 605 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Hangzhou is 1,239 km (770 miles), about 14 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Hangzhou lies to the south (initial bearing 161°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.1151°, 118.3906°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 54 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 Hangzhou?

By road it is 1,239 km (770 miles) from Beijing to Hangzhou; in a straight line it is 1,120 km (696 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Hangzhou?

About 14 h 1 min on the fastest route (1,239 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hangzhou from Beijing?

Hangzhou is to the south of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 161°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Hangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 54 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.