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Distance from Beijing to Recife

Straight line

15,475 km
9,616 mi · 8,356 NM

By road

11,958 km
7,430 mi

Travel time

140 h 19 min
flight ≈ 19 h 51 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Recife?

Beijing (China) and Recife (Brazil) are very far apart: 15,475 km in a straight line, that is 9,616 miles or 8,356 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Recife is 11,958 km (7,430 miles), about 140 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Beijing, Recife lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 45.8688°, 14.3862°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 51 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 Recife?

By road it is 11,958 km (7,430 miles) from Beijing to Recife; in a straight line it is 15,475 km (9,616 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Recife?

About 140 h 19 min on the fastest route (11,958 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Recife from Beijing?

Recife is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 51 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.