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Distance from Florence to Beijing

Straight line

8,093 km
5,029 mi · 4,370 NM

By road

9,954 km
6,185 mi

Travel time

119 h 46 min
flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Florence from Beijing?

Florence (Italy) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,093 km in a straight line, that is 5,029 miles or 4,370 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Florence to Beijing is 9,954 km (6,185 miles), about 119 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Florence, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 55.8161°, 66.0868°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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 Florence from Beijing?

By road it is 9,954 km (6,185 miles) from Florence to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,093 km (5,029 miles).

How long is the drive from Florence to Beijing?

About 119 h 46 min on the fastest route (9,954 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Florence?

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

How long is the flight from Florence to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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.