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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 6225 miles / 10018 kilometers / 5409 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6225.127 miles
  • 10018.370 kilometers
  • 5409.487 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
  • 6211.294 miles
  • 9996.109 kilometers
  • 5397.467 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 12 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Beijing to Palmdale generates about 747 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 747 kilograms equals 1 648 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Palmdale

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

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W