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Distance from Beijing to Suzhou

Straight line

1,027 km
638 mi · 555 NM

By road

1,138 km
707 mi

Travel time

12 h 49 min
flight ≈ 1 h 47 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Suzhou?

Beijing (China) and Suzhou (China) are quite far apart: 1,027 km in a straight line, that is 638 miles or 555 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Suzhou is 1,138 km (707 miles), about 12 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Suzhou lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.6239°, 118.6094°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 47 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 Suzhou?

By road it is 1,138 km (707 miles) from Beijing to Suzhou; in a straight line it is 1,027 km (638 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Suzhou?

About 12 h 49 min on the fastest route (1,138 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Suzhou from Beijing?

Suzhou is to the south-east of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Suzhou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 47 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.