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How far is Beijing from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 6273 miles / 10095 kilometers / 5451 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6272.698 miles
  • 10094.930 kilometers
  • 5450.826 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
  • 6258.961 miles
  • 10072.822 kilometers
  • 5438.889 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 Los Angeles to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 12 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Beijing generates about 754 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 754 kilograms equals 1 662 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
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