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How far is Beijing from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 4738 miles / 7625 kilometers / 4117 nautical miles.

Athens International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Athens to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4737.785 miles
  • 7624.725 kilometers
  • 4117.022 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
  • 4726.375 miles
  • 7606.364 kilometers
  • 4107.108 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 Athens to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Athens to Beijing generates about 550 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 550 kilograms equals 1 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Athens to Beijing

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

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″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