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How far is Poitiers from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 5293 miles / 8519 kilometers / 4600 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Poitiers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5293.464 miles
  • 8519.004 kilometers
  • 4599.894 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
  • 5279.686 miles
  • 8496.831 kilometers
  • 4587.922 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 Poitiers?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)

On average, flying from Beijing to Poitiers generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Poitiers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).

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 Poitiers–Biard Airport
City: Poitiers
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PIS
ICAO Code: LFBI
Coordinates: 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E