Beijing to Hong Kong: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1222.1 miles 1966.7 km · straight line
1352.1 miles actual route 2176 km · driving distance
24h 34min estimated drive time
CNY 1160 - CNY 1427 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Beijing from Hong Kong?

The distance from Beijing to Hong Kong is 1222.1 miles (1966.7 km) as the crow flies. Hong Kong is located S of Beijing. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1352.1 miles, taking about 24h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Beijing is in China, while Hong Kong is in Hong Kong.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Beijing and Hong Kong. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Beijing to Hong Kong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 34min CNY 1160 - CNY 1427 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 29min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~31h 56min $162–$473* Comfort

Quick Facts

Beijing
39.90°N, 116.41°E
Asia/Shanghai
43m elevation
Hong Kong
22.32°N, 114.17°E
Asia/Hong_Kong
32m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 407 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM