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How far is Beijing from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6579 miles / 10588 kilometers / 5717 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6578.878 miles
  • 10587.677 kilometers
  • 5716.888 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
  • 6563.200 miles
  • 10562.447 kilometers
  • 5703.265 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 Chicago to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 12 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Chicago to Beijing generates about 796 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 796 kilograms equals 1 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Beijing (PEK)

Air China
American Airlines
Hainan Airlines
United Airlines