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Distance from Beijing to Houston

Straight line

11,625 km
7,223 mi · 6,277 NM

By road

11,800 km
7,332 mi

Travel time

137 h 48 min
flight ≈ 15 h 2 min

Direction

NNE 28°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Houston?

Beijing (China) and Houston (United States) are very far apart: 11,625 km in a straight line, that is 7,223 miles or 6,277 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Houston is 11,800 km (7,332 miles), about 137 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Beijing, Houston lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 68.0830°, -157.2328°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 2 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 Houston?

By road it is 11,800 km (7,332 miles) from Beijing to Houston; in a straight line it is 11,625 km (7,223 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Houston?

About 137 h 48 min on the fastest route (11,800 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Houston from Beijing?

Houston is to the north-east of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 28°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Houston?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 2 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.