The straight-line distance from London, United Kingdom to Beijing, China is 8,141 km (5,059 miles).Beijing is NE of London.
Distance (km)
8,141
straight line
Distance (miles)
5,059
straight line
Flight Time
10 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
NE
46° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 10 hr 42 min | 8,141 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | London, United Kingdom |
| To | Beijing, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 8,141 km (5,059 miles) |
| Bearing | 46° (NE) |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
| Coordinates (Beijing) | 39.9042°, 116.4074° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Beijing is 8,141 km (5,059 miles). Beijing is NE of London.
A direct flight from London to Beijing takes approximately 10 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Beijing is NE (46 degrees) from London.
The distance from Beijing to London is the same: 8,141 km (5,059 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.