How far is San Diego, CA, from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 6360 miles / 10235 kilometers / 5526 nautical miles.
Beijing Capital International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6359.585 miles
- 10234.760 kilometers
- 5526.328 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- 6345.924 miles
- 10212.774 kilometers
- 5514.457 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 12 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and San Diego?
The time difference between Beijing and San Diego is 15 hours. San Diego is 15 hours behind Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Beijing to San Diego generates about 766 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 766 kilograms equals 1 688 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Beijing to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |