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Distance from Beijing to Sheffield

Straight line

8,081 km
5,021 mi · 4,363 NM

By road

10,351 km
6,432 mi

Travel time

123 h 23 min
flight ≈ 10 h 36 min

Direction

NNW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Sheffield?

Beijing (China) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,081 km in a straight line, that is 5,021 miles or 4,363 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Sheffield is 10,351 km (6,432 miles), about 123 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Sheffield lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 63.5432°, 69.1984°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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 Sheffield?

By road it is 10,351 km (6,432 miles) from Beijing to Sheffield; in a straight line it is 8,081 km (5,021 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Sheffield?

About 123 h 23 min on the fastest route (10,351 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sheffield from Beijing?

Sheffield is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Sheffield?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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.