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Distance from Beijing to Pretoria

Straight line

11,654 km
7,242 mi · 6,293 NM

By road

8,091 km
5,027 mi

Travel time

107 h 33 min
flight ≈ 15 h 4 min

Direction

WSW 249°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Pretoria?

Beijing (China) and Pretoria (South Africa) are very far apart: 11,654 km in a straight line, that is 7,242 miles or 6,293 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Pretoria is 8,091 km (5,027 miles), about 107 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Beijing, Pretoria lies to the west (initial bearing 249°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 9.7861°, 67.8512°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 4 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 Pretoria?

By road it is 8,091 km (5,027 miles) from Beijing to Pretoria; in a straight line it is 11,654 km (7,242 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Pretoria?

About 107 h 33 min on the fastest route (8,091 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pretoria from Beijing?

Pretoria is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 249°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Pretoria?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 4 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.