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Distance from Beijing to Patna

Straight line

3,307 km
2,055 mi · 1,786 NM

By road

4,579 km
2,845 mi

Travel time

53 h 26 min
flight ≈ 4 h 38 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Patna?

Beijing (China) and Patna (India) are very far apart: 3,307 km in a straight line, that is 2,055 miles or 1,786 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Patna is 4,579 km (2,845 miles), about 53 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Patna lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 33.7339°, 99.4719°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 38 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 Patna?

By road it is 4,579 km (2,845 miles) from Beijing to Patna; in a straight line it is 3,307 km (2,055 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Patna?

About 53 h 26 min on the fastest route (4,579 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Patna from Beijing?

Patna is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Patna?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 38 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.