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How far is Vancouver from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 5291 miles / 8515 kilometers / 4598 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5290.906 miles
  • 8514.888 kilometers
  • 4597.672 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
  • 5276.884 miles
  • 8492.322 kilometers
  • 4585.487 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Beijing to Vancouver generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W

Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Vancouver (YVR)

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