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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 6125 miles / 9858 kilometers / 5323 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6125.336 miles
  • 9857.773 kilometers
  • 5322.772 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
  • 6111.620 miles
  • 9835.700 kilometers
  • 5310.853 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 Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 12 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Beijing to Santa Maria generates about 734 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 734 kilograms equals 1 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

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 Santa Maria Public Airport
City: Santa Maria, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMX
ICAO Code: KSMX
Coordinates: 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W