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How far is Beijing from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6827 miles / 10988 kilometers / 5933 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Beijing Capital International 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)
  • 6827.348 miles
  • 10987.552 kilometers
  • 5932.804 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
  • 6811.547 miles
  • 10962.123 kilometers
  • 5919.073 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 LaGuardia Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 13 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from New York to Beijing generates about 831 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 831 kilograms equals 1 831 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
Destination Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E