How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 6878 miles / 11070 kilometers / 5977 nautical miles.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6878.306 miles
- 11069.561 kilometers
- 5977.085 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- 6862.600 miles
- 11044.285 kilometers
- 5963.437 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 13 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Beijing to Philadelphia generates about 838 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 838 kilograms equals 1 847 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Beijing to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| Destination | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |