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Distance from Münster to Beijing

Straight line

7,729 km
4,802 mi · 4,173 NM

By road

9,460 km
5,878 mi

Travel time

113 h 36 min
flight ≈ 10 h 10 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Münster from Beijing?

Münster (Germany) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 7,729 km in a straight line, that is 4,802 miles or 4,173 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Münster to Beijing is 9,460 km (5,878 miles), about 113 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Münster, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 60.3115°, 70.6709°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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 Münster from Beijing?

By road it is 9,460 km (5,878 miles) from Münster to Beijing; in a straight line it is 7,729 km (4,802 miles).

How long is the drive from Münster to Beijing?

About 113 h 36 min on the fastest route (9,460 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Münster?

Beijing is to the north-east of Münster, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Münster to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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.