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Distance from Brasília to Beijing

Straight line

16,934 km
10,522 mi · 9,143 NM

By road

11,974 km
7,440 mi

Travel time

140 h 33 min
flight ≈ 21 h 40 min

Direction

NNE 26°
initial bearing

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How far is Brasília from Beijing?

Brasília (Brazil) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 16,934 km in a straight line, that is 10,522 miles or 9,143 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brasília to Beijing is 11,974 km (7,440 miles), about 140 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Brasília, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 26°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 50.4733°, -5.1260°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 40 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 Brasília from Beijing?

By road it is 11,974 km (7,440 miles) from Brasília to Beijing; in a straight line it is 16,934 km (10,522 miles).

How long is the drive from Brasília to Beijing?

About 140 h 33 min on the fastest route (11,974 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Brasília?

Beijing is to the north-east of Brasília, at an initial bearing of 26°.

How long is the flight from Brasília to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 40 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.