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How far is Champaign, IL, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 6699 miles / 10782 kilometers / 5822 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6699.378 miles
  • 10781.603 kilometers
  • 5821.600 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
  • 6683.852 miles
  • 10756.617 kilometers
  • 5808.109 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 Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 13 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Beijing to Champaign generates about 813 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 813 kilograms equals 1 792 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

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 University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W