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Distance from Erfurt to Beijing

Straight line

7,610 km
4,729 mi · 4,109 NM

By road

9,287 km
5,770 mi

Travel time

112 h 2 min
flight ≈ 10 h 1 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Erfurt from Beijing?

Erfurt (Germany) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 7,610 km in a straight line, that is 4,729 miles or 4,109 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Erfurt to Beijing is 9,287 km (5,770 miles), about 112 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Erfurt, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 58.9569°, 71.0724°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 1 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 Erfurt from Beijing?

By road it is 9,287 km (5,770 miles) from Erfurt to Beijing; in a straight line it is 7,610 km (4,729 miles).

How long is the drive from Erfurt to Beijing?

About 112 h 2 min on the fastest route (9,287 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Erfurt?

Beijing is to the north-east of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 1 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.