How far is Beijing from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 5171 miles / 8321 kilometers / 4493 nautical miles.

Distance from Cardiff to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5170.610 miles
• 8321.290 kilometers
• 4493.137 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

• 5156.710 miles
• 8298.920 kilometers
• 4481.058 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 Cardiff to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Beijing?

The time difference between Cardiff and Beijing is 8 hours. Beijing is 8 hours ahead of Cardiff.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Beijing generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Beijing

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

Airport information

Origin	Cardiff Airport
City:	Cardiff
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	CWL
ICAO Code:	EGFF
Coordinates:	51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W

Destination	Beijing Capital International Airport
City:	Beijing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PEK
ICAO Code:	ZBAA
Coordinates:	40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E