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Distance from Beijing to Moscow

Straight line

5,809 km
3,609 mi · 3,136 NM

By road

7,175 km
4,458 mi

Travel time

88 h 9 min
flight ≈ 7 h 46 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Moscow?

Beijing (China) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 5,809 km in a straight line, that is 3,609 miles or 3,136 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Moscow is 7,175 km (4,458 miles), about 88 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from China into Russia. The halfway point is at 54.7940°, 84.1965°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 46 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 Moscow?

By road it is 7,175 km (4,458 miles) from Beijing to Moscow; in a straight line it is 5,809 km (3,609 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Moscow?

About 88 h 9 min on the fastest route (7,175 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Beijing?

Moscow is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 46 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.