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How far is Monterey, CA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 5986 miles / 9634 kilometers / 5202 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5986.204 miles
  • 9633.861 kilometers
  • 5201.869 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
  • 5972.416 miles
  • 9611.672 kilometers
  • 5189.887 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 Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Beijing to Monterey generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Monterey

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

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 Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W