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Distance from Ürümqi to Beijing

Straight line

2,417 km
1,502 mi · 1,305 NM

By road

2,773 km
1,723 mi

Travel time

30 h 59 min
flight ≈ 3 h 31 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Beijing?

Ürümqi (China) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 2,417 km in a straight line, that is 1,502 miles or 1,305 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ürümqi to Beijing is 2,773 km (1,723 miles), about 30 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Ürümqi, Beijing lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 42.7635°, 102.4467°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 31 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 Ürümqi from Beijing?

By road it is 2,773 km (1,723 miles) from Ürümqi to Beijing; in a straight line it is 2,417 km (1,502 miles).

How long is the drive from Ürümqi to Beijing?

About 30 h 59 min on the fastest route (2,773 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Ürümqi?

Beijing is to the east of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 90°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 31 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.