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How far is Hiroshima from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Hiroshima (Hiroshima Airport) is 979 miles / 1575 kilometers / 851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Hiroshima (HIJ) is 1388 miles / 2233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 32 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Hiroshima Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Hiroshima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 978.938 miles
  • 1575.449 kilometers
  • 850.674 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
  • 977.305 miles
  • 1572.820 kilometers
  • 849.255 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 Hiroshima?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Hiroshima Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)

On average, flying from Beijing to Hiroshima generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Hiroshima

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

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 Hiroshima Airport
City: Hiroshima
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: HIJ
ICAO Code: RJOA
Coordinates: 34°26′9″N, 132°55′8″E