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Distance from Pretoria to Beijing

Straight line

11,654 km
7,242 mi · 6,293 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 4 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Beijing?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 11,654 km in a straight line, that is 7,242 miles or 6,293 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Pretoria, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 9.7861°, 67.8512°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 4 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 Pretoria from Beijing?

The straight-line distance between Pretoria and Beijing is 11,654 km (7,242 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Beijing from Pretoria?

Beijing is to the north-east of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Pretoria to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 4 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.