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Distance from Kiel to Beijing

Straight line

7,435 km
4,620 mi · 4,014 NM

By road

9,366 km
5,820 mi

Travel time

112 h 48 min
flight ≈ 9 h 48 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Beijing?

Kiel (Germany) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 7,435 km in a straight line, that is 4,620 miles or 4,014 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Beijing is 9,366 km (5,820 miles), about 112 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 60.4742°, 73.5553°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 48 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 Kiel from Beijing?

By road it is 9,366 km (5,820 miles) from Kiel to Beijing; in a straight line it is 7,435 km (4,620 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Beijing?

About 112 h 48 min on the fastest route (9,366 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Kiel?

Beijing is to the north-east of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 48 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.