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Distance from Beijing to Rotterdam

Straight line

7,897 km
4,907 mi · 4,264 NM

By road

9,667 km
6,007 mi

Travel time

116 h 7 min
flight ≈ 10 h 22 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Rotterdam?

Beijing (China) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 7,897 km in a straight line, that is 4,907 miles or 4,264 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Rotterdam is 9,667 km (6,007 miles), about 116 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Rotterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 61.2264°, 69.5752°.

A direct flight would take about 10 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 Rotterdam?

By road it is 9,667 km (6,007 miles) from Beijing to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 7,897 km (4,907 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Rotterdam?

About 116 h 7 min on the fastest route (9,667 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Beijing?

Rotterdam is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 10 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.