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Distance from Beijing to Palermo

Straight line

8,353 km
5,190 mi · 4,510 NM

By road

11,119 km
6,909 mi

Travel time

132 h 39 min
flight ≈ 10 h 56 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Palermo?

Beijing (China) and Palermo (Italy) are very far apart: 8,353 km in a straight line, that is 5,190 miles or 4,510 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Palermo is 11,119 km (6,909 miles), about 132 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Palermo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 52.4838°, 63.9610°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 56 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 Palermo?

By road it is 11,119 km (6,909 miles) from Beijing to Palermo; in a straight line it is 8,353 km (5,190 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Palermo?

About 132 h 39 min on the fastest route (11,119 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palermo from Beijing?

Palermo is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 56 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.