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How far is Galle from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 3250 miles / 5230 kilometers / 2824 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Koggala Airport

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3250
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5230
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2824
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Flight time duration
6 h 39 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
364 kg

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Distance from Beijing to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3249.962 miles
  • 5230.307 kilometers
  • 2824.140 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
  • 3253.930 miles
  • 5236.693 kilometers
  • 2827.588 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 Galle?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Koggala Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Beijing to Galle generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 803 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Galle

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

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 Koggala Airport
City: Galle
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: KCT
ICAO Code: VCCK
Coordinates: 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E