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Distance from Palermo to Beijing

Straight line

8,353 km
5,190 mi · 4,510 NM

By road

11,127 km
6,914 mi

Travel time

132 h 43 min
flight ≈ 10 h 56 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Beijing?

Palermo (Italy) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,353 km in a straight line, that is 5,190 miles or 4,510 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palermo to Beijing is 11,127 km (6,914 miles), about 132 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Palermo, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 52.4838°, 63.9610°.

A direct flight would take about 10 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 Palermo from Beijing?

By road it is 11,127 km (6,914 miles) from Palermo to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,353 km (5,190 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Beijing?

About 132 h 43 min on the fastest route (11,127 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Palermo?

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

How long is the flight from Palermo to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 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.