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Distance from Sanaa to Beijing

Straight line

7,421 km
4,611 mi · 4,007 NM

By road

8,118 km
5,044 mi

Travel time

107 h 39 min
flight ≈ 9 h 47 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Sanaa from Beijing?

Sanaa (Yemen) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 7,421 km in a straight line, that is 4,611 miles or 4,007 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sanaa to Beijing is 8,118 km (5,044 miles), about 107 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.

From Sanaa, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Yemen into China. The halfway point is at 32.8470°, 75.5544°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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 Sanaa from Beijing?

By road it is 8,118 km (5,044 miles) from Sanaa to Beijing; in a straight line it is 7,421 km (4,611 miles).

How long is the drive from Sanaa to Beijing?

About 107 h 39 min on the fastest route (8,118 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Sanaa?

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

How long is the flight from Sanaa to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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.