How far is Beijing from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) is 6961 miles / 11203 kilometers / 6049 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Beijing Daxing International 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)- 6961.187 miles
- 11202.945 kilometers
- 6049.106 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- 6945.650 miles
- 11177.941 kilometers
- 6035.605 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 Daxing International Airport is 13 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Beijing?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Beijing generates about 849 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 849 kilograms equals 1 873 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 Daxing International Airport (PKX).
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 Daxing International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PKX |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAD |
| Coordinates: | 39°30′33″N, 116°24′38″E |