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Distance from Varanasi to Beijing

Straight line

3,498 km
2,174 mi · 1,889 NM

By road

4,817 km
2,993 mi

Travel time

56 h 21 min
flight ≈ 4 h 52 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Varanasi from Beijing?

Varanasi (India) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 3,498 km in a straight line, that is 2,174 miles or 1,889 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Varanasi to Beijing is 4,817 km (2,993 miles), about 56 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Varanasi, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 33.7340°, 98.2967°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 52 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 Varanasi from Beijing?

By road it is 4,817 km (2,993 miles) from Varanasi to Beijing; in a straight line it is 3,498 km (2,174 miles).

How long is the drive from Varanasi to Beijing?

About 56 h 21 min on the fastest route (4,817 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Varanasi?

Beijing is to the north-east of Varanasi, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Varanasi to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 52 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.