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Distance from Beijing to Surabaya

Straight line

5,234 km
3,252 mi · 2,826 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 3 min

Direction

S 185°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Surabaya?

Beijing (China) and Surabaya (Indonesia) are very far apart: 5,234 km in a straight line, that is 3,252 miles or 2,826 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Beijing and Surabaya, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Beijing, Surabaya lies to the south (initial bearing 185°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 16.3369°, 114.3408°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Surabaya?

The straight-line distance between Beijing and Surabaya is 5,234 km (3,252 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Surabaya from Beijing?

Surabaya is to the south of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 185°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Surabaya?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 3 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.