How far is Beijing from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 7195 miles / 11579 kilometers / 6252 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7194.812 miles
- 11578.928 kilometers
- 6252.121 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- 7180.765 miles
- 11556.321 kilometers
- 6239.914 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 Houston to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 14 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Beijing?
The time difference between Houston and Beijing is 13 hours. Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from Houston to Beijing generates about 882 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 882 kilograms equals 1 945 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Beijing (PEK)
| Air China |
| United Airlines |