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How far is Luqa from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Luqa (Malta International Airport) is 5242 miles / 8437 kilometers / 4555 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Malta International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Luqa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5242.205 miles
  • 8436.511 kilometers
  • 4555.351 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
  • 5230.029 miles
  • 8416.916 kilometers
  • 4544.771 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 Luqa?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Malta International Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Malta International Airport (MLA)

On average, flying from Beijing to Luqa generates about 616 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 616 kilograms equals 1 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Luqa

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

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 Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E