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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 6251 miles / 10059 kilometers / 5432 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6250.528 miles
  • 10059.250 kilometers
  • 5431.560 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
  • 6236.791 miles
  • 10037.143 kilometers
  • 5419.624 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 12 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Beijing to Los Angeles generates about 751 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 751 kilograms equals 1 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W

Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Air China
United Airlines