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Distance from Bilbao to Beijing

Straight line

8,967 km
5,572 mi · 4,842 NM

By road

10,956 km
6,808 mi

Travel time

128 h 53 min
flight ≈ 11 h 43 min

Direction

NE 43°
initial bearing

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How far is Bilbao from Beijing?

Bilbao (Spain) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,967 km in a straight line, that is 5,572 miles or 4,842 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bilbao to Beijing is 10,956 km (6,808 miles), about 128 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Bilbao, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 43°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 60.3264°, 59.2786°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 43 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 Bilbao from Beijing?

By road it is 10,956 km (6,808 miles) from Bilbao to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,967 km (5,572 miles).

How long is the drive from Bilbao to Beijing?

About 128 h 53 min on the fastest route (10,956 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Bilbao?

Beijing is to the north-east of Bilbao, at an initial bearing of 43°.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 43 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.