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Distance from Medellín to Beijing

Straight line

14,749 km
9,165 mi · 7,964 NM

By road

11,974 km
7,440 mi

Travel time

140 h 33 min
flight ≈ 18 h 56 min

Direction

NNW 348°
initial bearing

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How far is Medellín from Beijing?

Medellín (Colombia) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 14,749 km in a straight line, that is 9,165 miles or 7,964 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Medellín to Beijing is 11,974 km (7,440 miles), about 140 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Medellín, Beijing lies to the north (initial bearing 348°). The route crosses from Colombia into China. The halfway point is at 68.8116°, -108.6891°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 56 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 Medellín from Beijing?

By road it is 11,974 km (7,440 miles) from Medellín to Beijing; in a straight line it is 14,749 km (9,165 miles).

How long is the drive from Medellín to Beijing?

About 140 h 33 min on the fastest route (11,974 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Medellín?

Beijing is to the north of Medellín, at an initial bearing of 348°.

How long is the flight from Medellín to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 56 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.