How far is Jaffna from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 3060 miles / 4924 kilometers / 2659 nautical miles.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Jaffna Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Jaffna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Jaffna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3059.570 miles
- 4923.901 kilometers
- 2658.694 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- 3061.958 miles
- 4927.744 kilometers
- 2660.769 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 Jaffna?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Jaffna Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Jaffna?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)
On average, flying from Beijing to Jaffna generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Beijing to Jaffna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Jaffna Airport (JAF).
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 | Jaffna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jaffna |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | JAF |
| ICAO Code: | VCCJ |
| Coordinates: | 9°47′32″N, 80°4′12″E |