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Distance from Karaj to Beijing

Straight line

5,642 km
3,506 mi · 3,047 NM

By road

6,877 km
4,273 mi

Travel time

81 h 12 min
flight ≈ 7 h 33 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Karaj from Beijing?

Karaj (Iran) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 5,642 km in a straight line, that is 3,506 miles or 3,047 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karaj to Beijing is 6,877 km (4,273 miles), about 81 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Karaj, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 42.7374°, 82.6768°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 33 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 Karaj from Beijing?

By road it is 6,877 km (4,273 miles) from Karaj to Beijing; in a straight line it is 5,642 km (3,506 miles).

How long is the drive from Karaj to Beijing?

About 81 h 12 min on the fastest route (6,877 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Karaj?

Beijing is to the north-east of Karaj, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Karaj to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 33 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.