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Beijing, China → Bogotá, Colombia

Distance Result

9,290 miles

14,950 km  |  8,073 nautical miles

Straight-line (great circle) distance

The distance from Beijing to Bogotá is about 14,950 km (9,290 miles) as the crow flies, or 8,073 nautical miles.

This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.

Putting the number to use

  • At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 18.7 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
  • Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
  • For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.

Driving

≈ 6d 22h

Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.

Flying

≈ 18h 20min

Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The straight-line (great circle) distance between Beijing and Bogotá is 9,290 miles (14,950 kilometers).

A direct flight from Beijing to Bogotá takes approximately 18h 20min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.

Driving from Beijing to Bogotá takes approximately 6d 22h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.