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Distance from Manchester to Beijing

Straight line

8,109 km
5,039 mi · 4,379 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 38 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Manchester from Beijing?

Manchester (United Kingdom) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,109 km in a straight line, that is 5,039 miles or 4,379 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Manchester, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 63.8152°, 69.0931°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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 Manchester from Beijing?

The straight-line distance between Manchester and Beijing is 8,109 km (5,039 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Beijing from Manchester?

Beijing is to the north-east of Manchester, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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.