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Distance from Beijing to Maiduguri

Straight line

10,276 km
6,386 mi · 5,549 NM

By road

11,374 km
7,067 mi

Travel time

177 h 49 min
flight ≈ 13 h 21 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Maiduguri?

Beijing (China) and Maiduguri (Nigeria) are very far apart: 10,276 km in a straight line, that is 6,386 miles or 5,549 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Maiduguri is 11,374 km (7,067 miles), about 177 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Maiduguri lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 37.6788°, 56.0757°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 21 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 Maiduguri?

By road it is 11,374 km (7,067 miles) from Beijing to Maiduguri; in a straight line it is 10,276 km (6,386 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Maiduguri?

About 177 h 49 min on the fastest route (11,374 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maiduguri from Beijing?

Maiduguri is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Maiduguri?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 21 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.