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Distance from Kampala to Beijing

Straight line

9,461 km
5,879 mi · 5,108 NM

By road

8,494 km
5,278 mi

Travel time

105 h 24 min
flight ≈ 12 h 20 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Beijing?

Kampala (Uganda) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 9,461 km in a straight line, that is 5,879 miles or 5,108 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kampala to Beijing is 8,494 km (5,278 miles), about 105 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kampala, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Uganda into China. The halfway point is at 26.0414°, 67.7435°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 20 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 Kampala from Beijing?

By road it is 8,494 km (5,278 miles) from Kampala to Beijing; in a straight line it is 9,461 km (5,879 miles).

How long is the drive from Kampala to Beijing?

About 105 h 24 min on the fastest route (8,494 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Kampala?

Beijing is to the north-east of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 20 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.