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How far is Ürümqi from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) is 1514 miles / 2436 kilometers / 1315 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Ürümqi (URC) is 1730 miles / 2784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 10 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Ürümqi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1513.755 miles
  • 2436.153 kilometers
  • 1315.418 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
  • 1509.970 miles
  • 2430.061 kilometers
  • 1312.128 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 Beijing to Ürümqi?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

On average, flying from Beijing to Ürümqi generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Ürümqi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
City: Ürümqi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: URC
ICAO Code: ZWWW
Coordinates: 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E

Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Ürümqi (URC)

Air China
China Southern Airlines
Hainan Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines