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How far is Cherbourg from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 5200 miles / 8369 kilometers / 4519 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5200.468 miles
  • 8369.342 kilometers
  • 4519.083 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
  • 5186.629 miles
  • 8347.071 kilometers
  • 4507.058 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 Beijing to Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Beijing to Cherbourg generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W