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Distance from Beijing to Mosul

Straight line

6,252 km
3,885 mi · 3,376 NM

By road

7,771 km
4,828 mi

Travel time

92 h 32 min
flight ≈ 8 h 19 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Mosul?

Beijing (China) and Mosul (Iraq) are very far apart: 6,252 km in a straight line, that is 3,885 miles or 3,376 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Mosul is 7,771 km (4,828 miles), about 92 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Mosul lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 44.3559°, 78.7154°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 19 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 Mosul?

By road it is 7,771 km (4,828 miles) from Beijing to Mosul; in a straight line it is 6,252 km (3,885 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Mosul?

About 92 h 32 min on the fastest route (7,771 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mosul from Beijing?

Mosul is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Mosul?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 19 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.