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Distance from Rome to Beijing

Straight line

8,144 km
5,061 mi · 4,398 NM

By road

10,230 km
6,356 mi

Travel time

122 h 32 min
flight ≈ 10 h 41 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Rome from Beijing?

Rome (Italy) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,144 km in a straight line, that is 5,061 miles or 4,398 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rome to Beijing is 10,230 km (6,356 miles), about 122 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Rome, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 54.5574°, 65.5521°.

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 Rome from Beijing?

By road it is 10,230 km (6,356 miles) from Rome to Beijing; in a straight line it is 8,144 km (5,061 miles).

How long is the drive from Rome to Beijing?

About 122 h 32 min on the fastest route (10,230 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Rome?

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

How long is the flight from Rome 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.