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Distance from Suzhou to Beijing

Straight line

1,027 km
638 mi · 555 NM

By road

1,136 km
706 mi

Travel time

12 h 48 min
flight ≈ 1 h 47 min

Direction

NNW 340°
initial bearing

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How far is Suzhou from Beijing?

Suzhou (China) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 1,027 km in a straight line, that is 638 miles or 555 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Suzhou to Beijing is 1,136 km (706 miles), about 12 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Suzhou, Beijing lies to the north (initial bearing 340°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.6239°, 118.6094°.

A direct flight would take about 1 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 Suzhou from Beijing?

By road it is 1,136 km (706 miles) from Suzhou to Beijing; in a straight line it is 1,027 km (638 miles).

How long is the drive from Suzhou to Beijing?

About 12 h 48 min on the fastest route (1,136 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Suzhou?

Beijing is to the north of Suzhou, at an initial bearing of 340°.

How long is the flight from Suzhou to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.