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Distance from Beijing to Rawalpindi

Straight line

3,895 km
2,420 mi · 2,103 NM

By road

5,081 km
3,157 mi

Travel time

58 h 40 min
flight ≈ 5 h 22 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Rawalpindi?

Beijing (China) and Rawalpindi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 3,895 km in a straight line, that is 2,420 miles or 2,103 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Rawalpindi is 5,081 km (3,157 miles), about 58 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Rawalpindi lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). The route crosses from China into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 38.7823°, 93.7853°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 22 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 Rawalpindi?

By road it is 5,081 km (3,157 miles) from Beijing to Rawalpindi; in a straight line it is 3,895 km (2,420 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Rawalpindi?

About 58 h 40 min on the fastest route (5,081 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rawalpindi from Beijing?

Rawalpindi is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Rawalpindi?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 22 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.