Distance from London to Beijing
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How far is London from Beijing?
London (United Kingdom) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,162 km in a straight line, that is 5,072 miles or 4,407 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From London, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 62.5065°, 67.6915°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Beijing
- Beijing – Tianjin 108 km
- Beijing – Tangshan 156 km
- Beijing – Datong 265 km
- Beijing – Shijiazhuang 266 km
- Beijing – Jinan 364 km
- Beijing – Zibo 376 km
- Beijing – Taiyuan 402 km
- Beijing – Handan 404 km
- Beijing – Tai’an 419 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Beijing?
The straight-line distance between London and Beijing is 8,162 km (5,072 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Beijing from London?
Beijing is to the north-east of London, at an initial bearing of 46°.
How long is the flight from London to Beijing?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 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.