How far is Richmond, VA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 7020 miles / 11297 kilometers / 6100 nautical miles.

Distance from Beijing to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7019.649 miles
• 11297.029 kilometers
• 6099.908 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

• 7004.223 miles
• 11272.204 kilometers
• 6086.503 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 13 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Richmond?

The time difference between Beijing and Richmond is 12 hours. Richmond is 12 hours behind Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Beijing to Richmond generates about 858 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 858 kilograms equals 1 891 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin	Beijing Capital International Airport
City:	Beijing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PEK
ICAO Code:	ZBAA
Coordinates:	40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E

Destination	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W