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Distance from Catania to Beijing

Straight line

8,279 km
5,144 mi · 4,470 NM

By road

10,998 km
6,834 mi

Travel time

131 h 15 min
flight ≈ 10 h 51 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Catania from Beijing?

Catania (Italy) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,279 km in a straight line, that is 5,144 miles or 4,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Catania to Beijing is 10,998 km (6,834 miles), about 131 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Catania, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 51.6427°, 64.5533°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 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 Catania from Beijing?

By road it is 10,998 km (6,834 miles) from Catania to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,279 km (5,144 miles).

How long is the drive from Catania to Beijing?

About 131 h 15 min on the fastest route (10,998 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Catania?

Beijing is to the north-east of Catania, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Catania to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 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.