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Distance from Beijing to Osaka

1,781 km (1,107 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,781 km

Kilometers

1,107 miles

Miles

~2h 36m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Beijing

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

Osaka

Japan
Area: 225 km²
Population: 2.75M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 3m

The distance between Beijing and Osaka is roughly equivalent to 4 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Beijing is known for The Forbidden City and Great Wall of China, while Osaka is famous for Osaka Castle and Dotonbori district.

In terms of city area, Beijing is 72.9x larger than Osaka. 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 Osaka?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to Osaka is 1,781 km (1,107 miles).

How long is the flight from Beijing to Osaka?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 36m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Beijing bigger than Osaka?

Beijing is larger at 16,411 km², compared to 225 km².

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