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Distance from Beijing to Mandalay

Straight line

2,765 km
1,718 mi · 1,493 NM

By road

3,495 km
2,172 mi

Travel time

39 h 44 min
flight ≈ 3 h 57 min

Direction

SW 230°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Mandalay?

Beijing (China) and Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)) are very far apart: 2,765 km in a straight line, that is 1,718 miles or 1,493 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Mandalay is 3,495 km (2,172 miles), about 39 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Mandalay lies to the south-west (initial bearing 230°). The route crosses from China into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at 31.3380°, 105.2696°.

A direct flight would take about 3 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 Mandalay?

By road it is 3,495 km (2,172 miles) from Beijing to Mandalay; in a straight line it is 2,765 km (1,718 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Mandalay?

About 39 h 44 min on the fastest route (3,495 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mandalay from Beijing?

Mandalay is to the south-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 230°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Mandalay?

A direct flight would take about 3 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.