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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 6324 miles / 10178 kilometers / 5496 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6324.279 miles
  • 10177.940 kilometers
  • 5495.648 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
  • 6310.446 miles
  • 10155.678 kilometers
  • 5483.628 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 12 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Beijing to Palm Springs generates about 761 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 761 kilograms equals 1 677 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W