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Distance from Hiroshima to Beijing

Straight line

1,549 km
962 mi · 836 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 26 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Hiroshima from Beijing?

Hiroshima (Japan) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 1,549 km in a straight line, that is 962 miles or 836 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Hiroshima and Beijing, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hiroshima, Beijing lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 37.4253°, 124.7181°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hiroshima from Beijing?

The straight-line distance between Hiroshima and Beijing is 1,549 km (962 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Beijing from Hiroshima?

Beijing is to the north-west of Hiroshima, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 26 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.