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Distance from Beijing to Vulcan

Straight line

7,214 km
4,482 mi · 3,895 NM

By road

9,284 km
5,769 mi

Travel time

117 h 35 min
flight ≈ 9 h 31 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Vulcan?

Beijing (China) and Vulcan (Romania) are very far apart: 7,214 km in a straight line, that is 4,482 miles or 3,895 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Vulcan is 9,284 km (5,769 miles), about 117 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Vulcan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 53.2293°, 72.4954°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 31 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 Vulcan?

By road it is 9,284 km (5,769 miles) from Beijing to Vulcan; in a straight line it is 7,214 km (4,482 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Vulcan?

About 117 h 35 min on the fastest route (9,284 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Vulcan from Beijing?

Vulcan is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Vulcan?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 31 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.