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Distance from Kowloon to Beijing

Straight line

1,962 km
1,219 mi · 1,059 NM

By road

2,181 km
1,355 mi

Travel time

24 h 38 min
flight ≈ 2 h 57 min

Direction

N 6°
initial bearing

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How far is Kowloon from Beijing?

Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 1,962 km in a straight line, that is 1,219 miles or 1,059 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kowloon to Beijing is 2,181 km (1,355 miles), about 24 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Kowloon, Beijing lies to the north (initial bearing 6°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into China. The halfway point is at 31.1168°, 115.1869°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 57 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 Kowloon from Beijing?

By road it is 2,181 km (1,355 miles) from Kowloon to Beijing; in a straight line it is 1,962 km (1,219 miles).

How long is the drive from Kowloon to Beijing?

About 24 h 38 min on the fastest route (2,181 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Kowloon?

Beijing is to the north of Kowloon, at an initial bearing of 6°.

How long is the flight from Kowloon to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 57 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.