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Distance from Lijiang to Beijing

Straight line

2,081 km
1,293 mi · 1,124 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 6 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Beijing?

Lijiang (China) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 2,081 km in a straight line, that is 1,293 miles or 1,124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lijiang, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 33.6503°, 107.6957°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 6 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 Lijiang from Beijing?

The straight-line distance between Lijiang and Beijing is 2,081 km (1,293 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Beijing from Lijiang?

Beijing is to the north-east of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 42°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 6 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.