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Distance from Xiamen to Beijing

Straight line

1,718 km
1,068 mi · 928 NM

By road

2,000 km
1,243 mi

Travel time

22 h 30 min
flight ≈ 2 h 39 min

Direction

N 355°
initial bearing

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How far is Xiamen from Beijing?

Xiamen (China) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 1,718 km in a straight line, that is 1,068 miles or 928 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xiamen to Beijing is 2,000 km (1,243 miles), about 22 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Xiamen, Beijing lies to the north (initial bearing 355°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 32.1964°, 117.3114°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 39 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 Xiamen from Beijing?

By road it is 2,000 km (1,243 miles) from Xiamen to Beijing; in a straight line it is 1,718 km (1,068 miles).

How long is the drive from Xiamen to Beijing?

About 22 h 30 min on the fastest route (2,000 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Xiamen?

Beijing is to the north of Xiamen, at an initial bearing of 355°.

How long is the flight from Xiamen to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 39 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.