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How far is Beijing from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6737 miles / 10842 kilometers / 5854 nautical miles.

Logan International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Boston to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6736.622 miles
  • 10841.542 kilometers
  • 5853.965 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
  • 6720.675 miles
  • 10815.878 kilometers
  • 5840.107 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 Boston to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 13 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Boston to Beijing generates about 818 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 818 kilograms equals 1 803 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Boston to Beijing

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

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W
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