Distance between Beijing (PEK) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Beijing Capital International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 6251 miles / 10059 kilometers / 5432 nautical miles.
Calculations with different 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 earth.
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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 12 hours 20 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Beijing and Los Angeles is 15 hours. Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Beijing.
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Airport information
| A | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| B | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Map
Flight map from Beijing to Los Angeles.
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
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