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Distance from Beijing to Paris

Straight line

8,238 km
5,119 mi · 4,448 NM

By road

10,024 km
6,229 mi

Travel time

119 h 26 min
flight ≈ 10 h 48 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Paris?

Beijing (China) and Paris (France) are very far apart: 8,238 km in a straight line, that is 5,119 miles or 4,448 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Paris is 10,024 km (6,229 miles), about 119 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Paris lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 60.7493°, 66.1023°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 48 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 Paris?

By road it is 10,024 km (6,229 miles) from Beijing to Paris; in a straight line it is 8,238 km (5,119 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Paris?

About 119 h 26 min on the fastest route (10,024 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Beijing?

Paris is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 48 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.