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Distance from Luton to Beijing

Straight line

8,148 km
5,063 mi · 4,399 NM

By road

10,151 km
6,308 mi

Travel time

121 h 11 min
flight ≈ 10 h 41 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Luton from Beijing?

Luton (United Kingdom) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,148 km in a straight line, that is 5,063 miles or 4,399 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luton to Beijing is 10,151 km (6,308 miles), about 121 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Luton, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 62.7252°, 67.9660°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 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 Luton from Beijing?

By road it is 10,151 km (6,308 miles) from Luton to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,148 km (5,063 miles).

How long is the drive from Luton to Beijing?

About 121 h 11 min on the fastest route (10,151 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Luton?

Beijing is to the north-east of Luton, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Luton to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 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.