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Distance from Brisbane to Beijing

Straight line

8,369 km
5,200 mi · 4,519 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 58 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Brisbane from Beijing?

Brisbane (Australia) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,369 km in a straight line, that is 5,200 miles or 4,519 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Brisbane and Beijing, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Brisbane, Beijing lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at 6.5470°, 136.0903°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brisbane from Beijing?

The straight-line distance between Brisbane and Beijing is 8,369 km (5,200 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Beijing from Brisbane?

Beijing is to the north-west of Brisbane, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 58 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.