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Distance from Marseille to Beijing

Straight line

8,487 km
5,273 mi · 4,582 NM

By road

10,527 km
6,541 mi

Travel time

124 h 12 min
flight ≈ 11 h 6 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Beijing?

Marseille (France) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,487 km in a straight line, that is 5,273 miles or 4,582 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Beijing is 10,527 km (6,541 miles), about 124 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 57.4522°, 63.0788°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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 Marseille from Beijing?

By road it is 10,527 km (6,541 miles) from Marseille to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,487 km (5,273 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Beijing?

About 124 h 12 min on the fastest route (10,527 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Marseille?

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

How long is the flight from Marseille to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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.