How far is Decatur, IL, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 6703 miles / 10787 kilometers / 5824 nautical miles.

Distance from Beijing to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6702.508 miles
• 10786.641 kilometers
• 5824.320 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

• 6687.013 miles
• 10761.704 kilometers
• 5810.855 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Decatur Airport is 13 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Decatur?

The time difference between Beijing and Decatur is 13 hours. Decatur is 13 hours behind Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Beijing to Decatur generates about 813 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 813 kilograms equals 1 793 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin	Beijing Capital International Airport
City:	Beijing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PEK
ICAO Code:	ZBAA
Coordinates:	40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E

Destination	Decatur Airport
City:	Decatur, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DEC
ICAO Code:	KDEC
Coordinates:	39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W