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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 7261 miles / 11685 kilometers / 6309 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7260.681 miles
  • 11684.934 kilometers
  • 6309.359 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
  • 7246.542 miles
  • 11662.180 kilometers
  • 6297.073 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 14 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Beijing to Lafayette generates about 892 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 892 kilograms equals 1 966 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W