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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 7311 miles / 11765 kilometers / 6353 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Pietermaritzburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7310.646 miles
  • 11765.344 kilometers
  • 6352.778 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
  • 7318.307 miles
  • 11777.674 kilometers
  • 6359.435 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 14 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Beijing to Pietermaritzburg generates about 899 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 899 kilograms equals 1 982 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Pietermaritzburg

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

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 Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E