How far is Beijing from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 6859 miles / 11039 kilometers / 5960 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport
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Distance from New York to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6859.173 miles
- 11038.768 kilometers
- 5960.458 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- 6843.410 miles
- 11013.402 kilometers
- 5946.761 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 New York to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 13 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Beijing?
The time difference between New York and Beijing is 12 hours. Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)
On average, flying from New York to Beijing generates about 835 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 835 kilograms equals 1 841 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |