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Distance from Volgograd to Beijing

Straight line

5,603 km
3,481 mi · 3,025 NM

By road

7,210 km
4,480 mi

Travel time

85 h 45 min
flight ≈ 7 h 30 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Volgograd from Beijing?

Volgograd (Russia) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 5,603 km in a straight line, that is 3,481 miles or 3,025 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Volgograd to Beijing is 7,210 km (4,480 miles), about 85 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Volgograd, Beijing lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Russia into China. The halfway point is at 50.2930°, 83.5719°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 30 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 Volgograd from Beijing?

By road it is 7,210 km (4,480 miles) from Volgograd to Beijing; in a straight line it is 5,603 km (3,481 miles).

How long is the drive from Volgograd to Beijing?

About 85 h 45 min on the fastest route (7,210 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Volgograd?

Beijing is to the east of Volgograd, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Volgograd to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 30 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.