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Distance from Bordeaux to Beijing

Straight line

8,710 km
5,412 mi · 4,703 NM

By road

10,620 km
6,599 mi

Travel time

125 h 21 min
flight ≈ 11 h 23 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Beijing?

Bordeaux (France) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,710 km in a straight line, that is 5,412 miles or 4,703 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Beijing is 10,620 km (6,599 miles), about 125 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Bordeaux, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 60.1404°, 61.5759°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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 Bordeaux from Beijing?

By road it is 10,620 km (6,599 miles) from Bordeaux to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,710 km (5,412 miles).

How long is the drive from Bordeaux to Beijing?

About 125 h 21 min on the fastest route (10,620 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Bordeaux?

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

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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.