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How far is Cologne from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 4864 miles / 7827 kilometers / 4226 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4863.663 miles
  • 7827.307 kilometers
  • 4226.408 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
  • 4850.596 miles
  • 7806.277 kilometers
  • 4215.052 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 Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 9 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Beijing to Cologne generates about 566 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 566 kilograms equals 1 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

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 Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E