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Distance from Samara to Beijing

Straight line

5,091 km
3,164 mi · 2,749 NM

By road

6,323 km
3,929 mi

Travel time

76 h 7 min
flight ≈ 6 h 52 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Samara from Beijing?

Samara (Russia) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 5,091 km in a straight line, that is 3,164 miles or 2,749 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samara to Beijing is 6,323 km (3,929 miles), about 76 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Samara, Beijing lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Russia into China. The halfway point is at 51.4869°, 87.8628°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 52 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 Samara from Beijing?

By road it is 6,323 km (3,929 miles) from Samara to Beijing; in a straight line it is 5,091 km (3,164 miles).

How long is the drive from Samara to Beijing?

About 76 h 7 min on the fastest route (6,323 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Samara?

Beijing is to the east of Samara, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Samara to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 52 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.