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Distance from Montpellier to Beijing

Straight line

8,552 km
5,314 mi · 4,618 NM

By road

10,517 km
6,535 mi

Travel time

124 h 9 min
flight ≈ 11 h 11 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Montpellier from Beijing?

Montpellier (France) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,552 km in a straight line, that is 5,314 miles or 4,618 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Montpellier to Beijing is 10,517 km (6,535 miles), about 124 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Montpellier, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 58.0903°, 62.6117°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 11 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 Montpellier from Beijing?

By road it is 10,517 km (6,535 miles) from Montpellier to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,552 km (5,314 miles).

How long is the drive from Montpellier to Beijing?

About 124 h 9 min on the fastest route (10,517 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Montpellier?

Beijing is to the north-east of Montpellier, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Montpellier to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 11 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.