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Distance from Lyon to Beijing

Straight line

8,334 km
5,179 mi · 4,500 NM

By road

10,216 km
6,348 mi

Travel time

120 h 59 min
flight ≈ 10 h 55 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Beijing?

Lyon (France) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,334 km in a straight line, that is 5,179 miles or 4,500 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lyon to Beijing is 10,216 km (6,348 miles), about 120 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Lyon, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 58.6899°, 64.5986°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 55 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 Lyon from Beijing?

By road it is 10,216 km (6,348 miles) from Lyon to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,334 km (5,179 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Beijing?

About 120 h 59 min on the fastest route (10,216 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Lyon?

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

How long is the flight from Lyon to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 55 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.