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Distance from Vulcan to Beijing

Straight line

7,214 km
4,482 mi · 3,895 NM

By road

9,295 km
5,776 mi

Travel time

117 h 42 min
flight ≈ 9 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Vulcan from Beijing?

Vulcan (Romania) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 7,214 km in a straight line, that is 4,482 miles or 3,895 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vulcan to Beijing is 9,295 km (5,776 miles), about 117 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Vulcan, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 53.2293°, 72.4954°.

A direct flight would take about 9 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 Vulcan from Beijing?

By road it is 9,295 km (5,776 miles) from Vulcan to Beijing; in a straight line it is 7,214 km (4,482 miles).

How long is the drive from Vulcan to Beijing?

About 117 h 42 min on the fastest route (9,295 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Vulcan?

Beijing is to the north-east of Vulcan, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Vulcan to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 9 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.