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Distance from Beijing to Shiyan

Straight line

950 km
590 mi · 513 NM

By road

1,159 km
720 mi

Travel time

13 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h 41 min

Direction

SSW 214°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Shiyan?

Beijing (China) and Shiyan (China) are quite far apart: 950 km in a straight line, that is 590 miles or 513 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Shiyan is 1,159 km (720 miles), about 13 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Shiyan lies to the south-west (initial bearing 214°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 36.3103°, 113.4567°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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 Shiyan?

By road it is 1,159 km (720 miles) from Beijing to Shiyan; in a straight line it is 950 km (590 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Shiyan?

About 13 h 8 min on the fastest route (1,159 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiyan from Beijing?

Shiyan is to the south-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 214°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Shiyan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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.