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Distance from Beijing to Helsinki

Straight line

6,339 km
3,939 mi · 3,423 NM

By road

8,310 km
5,164 mi

Travel time

104 h 56 min
flight ≈ 8 h 25 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Helsinki?

Beijing (China) and Helsinki (Finland) are very far apart: 6,339 km in a straight line, that is 3,939 miles or 3,423 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Helsinki is 8,310 km (5,164 miles), about 104 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Helsinki lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Finland. The halfway point is at 59.0890°, 83.0055°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 25 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 Helsinki?

By road it is 8,310 km (5,164 miles) from Beijing to Helsinki; in a straight line it is 6,339 km (3,939 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Helsinki?

About 104 h 56 min on the fastest route (8,310 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Helsinki from Beijing?

Helsinki is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Helsinki?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 25 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.