Distance from Beijing to London
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How far is Beijing from London?
Beijing (China) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,162 km in a straight line, that is 5,072 miles or 4,407 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Beijing to London is 10,076 km (6,261 miles), about 120 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.
From Beijing, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 62.5065°, 67.6915°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Beijing
- Beijing – Tianjin 108 km
- Beijing – Tangshan 156 km
- Beijing – Datong 265 km
- Beijing – Shijiazhuang 266 km
- Beijing – Jinan 364 km
- Beijing – Zibo 376 km
- Beijing – Taiyuan 402 km
- Beijing – Handan 404 km
- Beijing – Tai’an 419 km
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Beijing from London?
By road it is 10,076 km (6,261 miles) from Beijing to London; in a straight line it is 8,162 km (5,072 miles).
How long is the drive from Beijing to London?
About 120 h 35 min on the fastest route (10,076 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is London from Beijing?
London is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 324°.
How long is the flight from Beijing to London?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 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.