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Distance from Bucharest to Beijing

Straight line

7,078 km
4,398 mi · 3,822 NM

By road

8,949 km
5,561 mi

Travel time

112 h 29 min
flight ≈ 9 h 21 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Beijing?

Bucharest (Romania) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 7,078 km in a straight line, that is 4,398 miles or 3,822 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Beijing is 8,949 km (5,561 miles), about 112 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 52.0752°, 73.3116°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 21 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 Bucharest from Beijing?

By road it is 8,949 km (5,561 miles) from Bucharest to Beijing; in a straight line it is 7,078 km (4,398 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Beijing?

About 112 h 29 min on the fastest route (8,949 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Bucharest?

Beijing is to the north-east of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 21 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.