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Distance from Recife to Beijing

Straight line

15,475 km
9,616 mi · 8,356 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 51 min

Direction

NE 34°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Beijing?

Recife (Brazil) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 15,475 km in a straight line, that is 9,616 miles or 8,356 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Recife, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 34°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 45.8688°, 14.3862°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 51 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 Recife from Beijing?

The straight-line distance between Recife and Beijing is 15,475 km (9,616 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Beijing from Recife?

Beijing is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 34°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 51 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.