How far is Beijing from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 6943 miles / 11173 kilometers / 6033 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6942.877 miles
- 11173.478 kilometers
- 6033.196 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- 6927.314 miles
- 11148.430 kilometers
- 6019.671 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 Washington D.C. to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 13 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Beijing?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Beijing generates about 847 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 847 kilograms equals 1 867 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |