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Distance from Hamburg to Beijing

Straight line

7,494 km
4,656 mi · 4,046 NM

By road

9,300 km
5,779 mi

Travel time

112 h 5 min
flight ≈ 9 h 52 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Beijing?

Hamburg (Germany) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 7,494 km in a straight line, that is 4,656 miles or 4,046 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hamburg to Beijing is 9,300 km (5,779 miles), about 112 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Hamburg, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 60.2318°, 72.8362°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 52 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 Hamburg from Beijing?

By road it is 9,300 km (5,779 miles) from Hamburg to Beijing; in a straight line it is 7,494 km (4,656 miles).

How long is the drive from Hamburg to Beijing?

About 112 h 5 min on the fastest route (9,300 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Hamburg?

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

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 52 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.