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Distance from Beijing to Kowloon

Straight line

1,962 km
1,219 mi · 1,059 NM

By road

2,177 km
1,353 mi

Travel time

24 h 32 min
flight ≈ 2 h 57 min

Direction

S 187°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Kowloon?

Beijing (China) and Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) are quite far apart: 1,962 km in a straight line, that is 1,219 miles or 1,059 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Kowloon is 2,177 km (1,353 miles), about 24 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Kowloon lies to the south (initial bearing 187°). The route crosses from China into Hong Kong SAR China. The halfway point is at 31.1168°, 115.1869°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 57 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 Kowloon?

By road it is 2,177 km (1,353 miles) from Beijing to Kowloon; in a straight line it is 1,962 km (1,219 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Kowloon?

About 24 h 32 min on the fastest route (2,177 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kowloon from Beijing?

Kowloon is to the south of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 187°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Kowloon?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 57 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.