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Distance from Beijing to Hiroshima

Straight line

1,549 km
962 mi · 836 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 26 min

Direction

ESE 108°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Hiroshima?

Beijing (China) and Hiroshima (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,549 km in a straight line, that is 962 miles or 836 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Beijing and Hiroshima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Beijing, Hiroshima lies to the east (initial bearing 108°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 37.4253°, 124.7181°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Hiroshima?

The straight-line distance between Beijing and Hiroshima is 1,549 km (962 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Hiroshima from Beijing?

Hiroshima is to the east of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 108°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Hiroshima?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 26 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.