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Distance from Plovdiv to Beijing

Straight line

7,305 km
4,539 mi · 3,945 NM

By road

9,683 km
6,017 mi

Travel time

112 h 35 min
flight ≈ 9 h 38 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Beijing?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 7,305 km in a straight line, that is 4,539 miles or 3,945 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Plovdiv to Beijing is 9,683 km (6,017 miles), about 112 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Plovdiv, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 51.3064°, 71.5778°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 38 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 Plovdiv from Beijing?

By road it is 9,683 km (6,017 miles) from Plovdiv to Beijing; in a straight line it is 7,305 km (4,539 miles).

How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Beijing?

About 112 h 35 min on the fastest route (9,683 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Plovdiv?

Beijing is to the north-east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 38 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.