Based upon parallax measurements, this star is located at a distance of about 383 light-years (117 parsecs) from Earth.

[12] This is a multi-period Beta Cephei variable with a dominant oscillation period of 0.232 days.

[6] Beta Lupi has a high proper motion of more than 50 mas per year, suggesting a significant transverse velocity.

[15] Consequently, the Chinese name for β Lupi itself is 騎官四 (Qí Guān sì, English: the Fourth Star of Imperial Guards.).

[16] From the French rendering of this Chinese name derives the traditional European name Kekouan (Ke Kwan).