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Distance from Sydney to Beijing

Straight line

8,919 km
5,542 mi · 4,816 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 39 min

Direction

NNW 334°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Beijing?

Sydney (Australia) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 8,919 km in a straight line, that is 5,542 miles or 4,816 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sydney and Beijing, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Beijing lies to the north-west (initial bearing 334°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at 3.1642°, 134.5133°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Beijing?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Beijing is 8,919 km (5,542 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Beijing from Sydney?

Beijing is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 334°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 39 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.