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Distance from Birkenhead to Beijing

Straight line

8,153 km
5,066 mi · 4,402 NM

By road

10,444 km
6,490 mi

Travel time

124 h 29 min
flight ≈ 10 h 41 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Beijing?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,153 km in a straight line, that is 5,066 miles or 4,402 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Beijing is 10,444 km (6,490 miles), about 124 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 64.0338°, 68.7916°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 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 Birkenhead from Beijing?

By road it is 10,444 km (6,490 miles) from Birkenhead to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,153 km (5,066 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Beijing?

About 124 h 29 min on the fastest route (10,444 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Birkenhead?

Beijing is to the north-east of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 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.