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Distance from Beijing to Kiel

Straight line

7,435 km
4,620 mi · 4,014 NM

By road

9,352 km
5,811 mi

Travel time

112 h 42 min
flight ≈ 9 h 48 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Kiel?

Beijing (China) and Kiel (Germany) are very far apart: 7,435 km in a straight line, that is 4,620 miles or 4,014 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Kiel is 9,352 km (5,811 miles), about 112 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Kiel lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 60.4742°, 73.5553°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 48 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 Kiel?

By road it is 9,352 km (5,811 miles) from Beijing to Kiel; in a straight line it is 7,435 km (4,620 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Kiel?

About 112 h 42 min on the fastest route (9,352 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Beijing?

Kiel is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 48 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.