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Distance from Beijing to Reading

Straight line

8,208 km
5,100 mi · 4,432 NM

By road

10,138 km
6,300 mi

Travel time

121 h 1 min
flight ≈ 10 h 46 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Reading?

Beijing (China) and Reading (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,208 km in a straight line, that is 5,100 miles or 4,432 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Reading is 10,138 km (6,300 miles), about 121 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Reading lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 62.7593°, 67.3734°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 46 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 Reading?

By road it is 10,138 km (6,300 miles) from Beijing to Reading; in a straight line it is 8,208 km (5,100 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Reading?

About 121 h 1 min on the fastest route (10,138 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Reading from Beijing?

Reading is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Reading?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 46 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.