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How far is Reading, PA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 6838 miles / 11004 kilometers / 5942 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Reading Regional Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6837.559 miles
  • 11003.984 kilometers
  • 5941.676 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
  • 6821.812 miles
  • 10978.642 kilometers
  • 5927.993 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 13 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from Beijing to Reading generates about 832 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 832 kilograms equals 1 834 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Reading

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

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W