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Distance from Beijing to Southampton

Straight line

8,273 km
5,140 mi · 4,467 NM

By road

10,191 km
6,332 mi

Travel time

121 h 36 min
flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Southampton?

Beijing (China) and Southampton (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,273 km in a straight line, that is 5,140 miles or 4,467 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Southampton is 10,191 km (6,332 miles), about 121 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Southampton lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 62.7115°, 66.6900°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 Southampton?

By road it is 10,191 km (6,332 miles) from Beijing to Southampton; in a straight line it is 8,273 km (5,140 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Southampton?

About 121 h 36 min on the fastest route (10,191 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Southampton from Beijing?

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

How long is the flight from Beijing to Southampton?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.