Beijing to Takayama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1161 miles 1868.4 km · straight line
1007.5 miles actual route 1621.4 km · driving distance
30h 42min estimated drive time
CNY 864 - CNY 1064 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Beijing from Takayama?

The distance from Beijing to Takayama is 1161 miles (1868.4 km) as the crow flies. Takayama is located E of Beijing. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1007.5 miles, taking about 30h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Beijing is in China, while Takayama 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 Takayama. 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 Takayama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 42min CNY 864 - CNY 1064 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 50min $81–$151* Budget
Train ~39h 55min $121–$353* Comfort

Quick Facts

Beijing
39.90°N, 116.41°E
Asia/Shanghai
43m elevation
Takayama
36.15°N, 137.25°E
Asia/Tokyo
573m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 387 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM