How far is Washington D.C. from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 6921 miles / 11138 kilometers / 6014 nautical miles.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6920.751 miles
- 11137.869 kilometers
- 6013.968 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- 6905.161 miles
- 11112.779 kilometers
- 6000.421 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 13 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Beijing to Washington D.C. generates about 844 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 844 kilograms equals 1 860 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Beijing to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| Air China |
| United Airlines |