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How far is Beijing from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 5117 miles / 8235 kilometers / 4446 nautical miles.

Geneva Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Geneva to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5116.813 miles
  • 8234.713 kilometers
  • 4446.389 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
  • 5103.548 miles
  • 8213.365 kilometers
  • 4434.862 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 Geneva to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Geneva to Beijing generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Geneva to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E
Destination Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E