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Distance from Beijing to Washington D.C.

11,146 km (6,926 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

11,146 km

Kilometers

6,926 miles

Miles

~13h 37m

Est. Flight

13h

Time Difference

Beijing

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

Washington D.C.

USA
Area: 177 km²
Population: 0.69M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 22m

Beijing and Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.

In terms of city area, Beijing is 92.7x larger than Washington D.C.. 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 Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to Washington D.C. is 11,146 km (6,926 miles).

How long is the flight from Beijing to Washington D.C.?

A direct flight would take approximately 13h 37m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Beijing bigger than Washington D.C.?

Beijing is larger at 16,411 km², compared to 177 km².

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