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Distance from Lille to Beijing

Straight line

8,066 km
5,012 mi · 4,355 NM

By road

9,837 km
6,113 mi

Travel time

117 h 37 min
flight ≈ 10 h 35 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Beijing?

Lille (France) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,066 km in a straight line, that is 5,012 miles or 4,355 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Beijing is 9,837 km (6,113 miles), about 117 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 61.1922°, 67.9273°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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 Lille from Beijing?

By road it is 9,837 km (6,113 miles) from Lille to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,066 km (5,012 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Beijing?

About 117 h 37 min on the fastest route (9,837 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Lille?

Beijing is to the north-east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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.