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Distance from Beijing to Plovdiv

Straight line

7,305 km
4,539 mi · 3,945 NM

By road

9,645 km
5,993 mi

Travel time

112 h 29 min
flight ≈ 9 h 38 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Plovdiv?

Beijing (China) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 7,305 km in a straight line, that is 4,539 miles or 3,945 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Plovdiv is 9,645 km (5,993 miles), about 112 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Plovdiv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 51.3064°, 71.5778°.

A direct flight would take about 9 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 Plovdiv?

By road it is 9,645 km (5,993 miles) from Beijing to Plovdiv; in a straight line it is 7,305 km (4,539 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Plovdiv?

About 112 h 29 min on the fastest route (9,645 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Plovdiv from Beijing?

Plovdiv is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Plovdiv?

A direct flight would take about 9 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.