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Distance from Madrid to Beijing

Straight line

9,244 km
5,744 mi · 4,991 NM

By road

11,306 km
7,025 mi

Travel time

132 h 35 min
flight ≈ 12 h 3 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

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How far is Madrid from Beijing?

Madrid (Spain) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 9,244 km in a straight line, that is 5,744 miles or 4,991 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Madrid to Beijing is 11,306 km (7,025 miles), about 132 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Madrid, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 59.3921°, 56.7201°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 3 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 Madrid from Beijing?

By road it is 11,306 km (7,025 miles) from Madrid to Beijing; in a straight line it is 9,244 km (5,744 miles).

How long is the drive from Madrid to Beijing?

About 132 h 35 min on the fastest route (11,306 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Madrid?

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

How long is the flight from Madrid to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 3 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.