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Distance from Northampton to Beijing

Straight line

8,142 km
5,059 mi · 4,396 NM

By road

10,207 km
6,342 mi

Travel time

121 h 48 min
flight ≈ 10 h 41 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Northampton from Beijing?

Northampton (United Kingdom) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,142 km in a straight line, that is 5,059 miles or 4,396 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Northampton to Beijing is 10,207 km (6,342 miles), about 121 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Northampton, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 62.9963°, 68.1956°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 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 Northampton from Beijing?

By road it is 10,207 km (6,342 miles) from Northampton to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,142 km (5,059 miles).

How long is the drive from Northampton to Beijing?

About 121 h 48 min on the fastest route (10,207 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Northampton?

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

How long is the flight from Northampton to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 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.