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How far is Massawa from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 4864 miles / 7828 kilometers / 4227 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4863.868 miles
  • 7827.637 kilometers
  • 4226.586 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
  • 4857.949 miles
  • 7818.111 kilometers
  • 4221.442 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 Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 9 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Beijing to Massawa generates about 566 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 566 kilograms equals 1 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Massawa

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

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 Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E