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Distance from Wuhan to Beijing

Straight line

1,052 km
654 mi · 568 NM

By road

1,144 km
711 mi

Travel time

12 h 45 min
flight ≈ 1 h 49 min

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Beijing?

Wuhan (China) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 1,052 km in a straight line, that is 654 miles or 568 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Beijing is 1,144 km (711 miles), about 12 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Beijing lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.2501°, 115.2706°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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 Wuhan from Beijing?

By road it is 1,144 km (711 miles) from Wuhan to Beijing; in a straight line it is 1,052 km (654 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Beijing?

About 12 h 45 min on the fastest route (1,144 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Wuhan?

Beijing is to the north of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 10°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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.