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Distance from Beijing to Boston

10,837 km (6,734 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

10,837 km

Kilometers

6,734 miles

Miles

~13h 15m

Est. Flight

13h

Time Difference

Beijing

China
Area: 16,411 km²
Population: 21.54M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 43m

Boston

USA
Area: 232 km²
Population: 0.68M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 43m

Beijing and Boston are separated by over 11000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Beijing is known for The Forbidden City and Great Wall of China, while Boston is famous for Harvard & MIT and Freedom Trail.

In terms of city area, Beijing is 70.7x larger than Boston. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Beijing from Boston?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to Boston is 10,837 km (6,734 miles).

How long is the flight from Beijing to Boston?

A direct flight would take approximately 13h 15m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Beijing bigger than Boston?

Beijing is larger at 16,411 km², compared to 232 km².

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