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Distance from Fortaleza to Beijing

Straight line

15,276 km
9,492 mi · 8,248 NM

By road

11,974 km
7,440 mi

Travel time

140 h 33 min
flight ≈ 19 h 36 min

Direction

NNE 29°
initial bearing

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How far is Fortaleza from Beijing?

Fortaleza (Brazil) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 15,276 km in a straight line, that is 9,492 miles or 8,248 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Fortaleza to Beijing is 11,974 km (7,440 miles), about 140 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Fortaleza, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 29°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 52.3906°, 8.4530°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 36 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 Fortaleza from Beijing?

By road it is 11,974 km (7,440 miles) from Fortaleza to Beijing; in a straight line it is 15,276 km (9,492 miles).

How long is the drive from Fortaleza to Beijing?

About 140 h 33 min on the fastest route (11,974 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Fortaleza?

Beijing is to the north-east of Fortaleza, at an initial bearing of 29°.

How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 36 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.