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How far is Tokyo from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 1330 miles / 2140 kilometers / 1155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Tokyo (NRT) is 1901 miles / 3059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 29 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Narita International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1329.644 miles
  • 2139.855 kilometers
  • 1155.429 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
  • 1326.759 miles
  • 2135.211 kilometers
  • 1152.922 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 Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Narita International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Beijing to Tokyo generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Tokyo

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

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 Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E