Beijing to Osaka: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1106.9 miles 1781.4 km · straight line
1005.7 miles actual route 1618.5 km · driving distance
30h 37min estimated drive time
CNY 863 - CNY 1062 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Beijing from Osaka?

The distance from Beijing to Osaka is 1106.9 miles (1781.4 km) as the crow flies. Osaka is located ESE of Beijing. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1005.7 miles, taking about 30h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Beijing is in China, while Osaka is in Japan.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Osaka. 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 Osaka

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 37min CNY 863 - CNY 1062 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 44min $80–$151* Budget
Train ~39h 48min $121–$352* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Beijing & Osaka

Quick Facts

Beijing
39.90°N, 116.41°E
Asia/Shanghai
43m elevation
Osaka
34.69°N, 135.50°E
Asia/Tokyo
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 369 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM