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How far is Beijing from Almaty?

The distance between Almaty (Almaty International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 2038 miles / 3280 kilometers / 1771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Almaty (ALA) to Beijing (PEK) is 2341 miles / 3767 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 24 minutes.

Almaty International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Almaty to Beijing

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Almaty to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2038.007 miles
  • 3279.855 kilometers
  • 1770.980 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2032.807 miles
  • 3271.486 kilometers
  • 1766.461 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Almaty to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Almaty International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Almaty to Beijing generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Almaty to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin Almaty International Airport
City: Almaty
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: ALA
ICAO Code: UAAA
Coordinates: 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E
Destination Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E

Airlines flying from Almaty (ALA) to Beijing (PEK)

Air Astana
Hainan Airlines