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Distance from Karlsruhe to Beijing

Straight line

7,894 km
4,905 mi · 4,262 NM

By road

9,659 km
6,002 mi

Travel time

115 h 30 min
flight ≈ 10 h 22 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Karlsruhe from Beijing?

Karlsruhe (Germany) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 7,894 km in a straight line, that is 4,905 miles or 4,262 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karlsruhe to Beijing is 9,659 km (6,002 miles), about 115 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Karlsruhe, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 58.9308°, 68.5359°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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 Karlsruhe from Beijing?

By road it is 9,659 km (6,002 miles) from Karlsruhe to Beijing; in a straight line it is 7,894 km (4,905 miles).

How long is the drive from Karlsruhe to Beijing?

About 115 h 30 min on the fastest route (9,659 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Karlsruhe?

Beijing is to the north-east of Karlsruhe, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Karlsruhe to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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.