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Distance from Handan to Beijing

Straight line

404 km
251 mi · 218 NM

By road

452 km
281 mi

Travel time

5 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NNE 24°
initial bearing

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How far is Handan from Beijing?

Handan (China) and Beijing (China) are a medium distance apart: 404 km in a straight line, that is 251 miles or 218 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Handan to Beijing is 452 km (281 miles), about 5 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Handan, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 24°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 38.2580°, 115.4105°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Handan from Beijing?

By road it is 452 km (281 miles) from Handan to Beijing; in a straight line it is 404 km (251 miles).

How long is the drive from Handan to Beijing?

About 5 h 14 min on the fastest route (452 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Handan?

Beijing is to the north-east of Handan, at an initial bearing of 24°.

How long is the flight from Handan to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.