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
ChinaWashington D.C.
USABeijing 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.
Compare Beijing and Washington D.C. side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently 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.