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Distance from Brooklyn to Beijing

Straight line

11,022 km
6,849 mi · 5,951 NM

By road

11,814 km
7,341 mi

Travel time

137 h 59 min
flight ≈ 14 h 17 min

Direction

N 352°
initial bearing

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How far is Brooklyn from Beijing?

Brooklyn (United States) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 11,022 km in a straight line, that is 6,849 miles or 5,951 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brooklyn to Beijing is 11,814 km (7,341 miles), about 137 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Brooklyn, Beijing lies to the north (initial bearing 352°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 83.9152°, -162.2473°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 17 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 Brooklyn from Beijing?

By road it is 11,814 km (7,341 miles) from Brooklyn to Beijing; in a straight line it is 11,022 km (6,849 miles).

How long is the drive from Brooklyn to Beijing?

About 137 h 59 min on the fastest route (11,814 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Brooklyn?

Beijing is to the north of Brooklyn, at an initial bearing of 352°.

How long is the flight from Brooklyn to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 17 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.