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Distance from Beijing to Leeds

Straight line

8,052 km
5,004 mi · 4,348 NM

By road

10,383 km
6,452 mi

Travel time

123 h 47 min
flight ≈ 10 h 34 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Leeds?

Beijing (China) and Leeds (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,052 km in a straight line, that is 5,004 miles or 4,348 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Leeds is 10,383 km (6,452 miles), about 123 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Leeds lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 63.6966°, 69.6146°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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 Leeds?

By road it is 10,383 km (6,452 miles) from Beijing to Leeds; in a straight line it is 8,052 km (5,004 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Leeds?

About 123 h 47 min on the fastest route (10,383 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leeds from Beijing?

Leeds is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Leeds?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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.