How far is Samarkand from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Samarkand (Samarkand International Airport) is 2601 miles / 4186 kilometers / 2260 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Samarkand (SKD) is 3028 miles / 4873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 3 minutes.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Samarkand International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Samarkand
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Samarkand. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2600.964 miles
- 4185.846 kilometers
- 2260.176 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- 2594.485 miles
- 4175.419 kilometers
- 2254.546 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 Samarkand?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Samarkand International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Samarkand?
The time difference between Beijing and Samarkand is 3 hours. Samarkand is 3 hours behind Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Samarkand International Airport (SKD)
On average, flying from Beijing to Samarkand generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Samarkand
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
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 | Samarkand International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Samarkand |
| Country: | Uzbekistan  |
| IATA Code: | SKD |
| ICAO Code: | UTSS |
| Coordinates: | 39°42′1″N, 66°59′1″E |