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Distance from Utrecht to Beijing

Straight line

7,851 km
4,879 mi · 4,239 NM

By road

9,622 km
5,979 mi

Travel time

115 h 34 min
flight ≈ 10 h 19 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Utrecht from Beijing?

Utrecht (Netherlands) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 7,851 km in a straight line, that is 4,879 miles or 4,239 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Utrecht to Beijing is 9,622 km (5,979 miles), about 115 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Utrecht, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from Netherlands into China. The halfway point is at 61.0947°, 69.9407°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 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 Utrecht from Beijing?

By road it is 9,622 km (5,979 miles) from Utrecht to Beijing; in a straight line it is 7,851 km (4,879 miles).

How long is the drive from Utrecht to Beijing?

About 115 h 34 min on the fastest route (9,622 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Utrecht?

Beijing is to the north-east of Utrecht, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Utrecht to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 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.