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Distance from Helsinki to Beijing

Straight line

6,339 km
3,939 mi · 3,423 NM

By road

8,330 km
5,176 mi

Travel time

105 h 10 min
flight ≈ 8 h 25 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Helsinki from Beijing?

Helsinki (Finland) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 6,339 km in a straight line, that is 3,939 miles or 3,423 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Helsinki to Beijing is 8,330 km (5,176 miles), about 105 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Helsinki, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Finland into China. The halfway point is at 59.0890°, 83.0055°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 25 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 Helsinki from Beijing?

By road it is 8,330 km (5,176 miles) from Helsinki to Beijing; in a straight line it is 6,339 km (3,939 miles).

How long is the drive from Helsinki to Beijing?

About 105 h 10 min on the fastest route (8,330 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Helsinki?

Beijing is to the north-east of Helsinki, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 25 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.