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How far is Varanasi from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) is 2189 miles / 3523 kilometers / 1902 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Varanasi (VNS) is 3043 miles / 4897 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 53 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport

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2189
Miles
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3523
Kilometers
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1902
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 38 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
239 kg

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Distance from Beijing to Varanasi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2188.843 miles
  • 3522.602 kilometers
  • 1902.053 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
  • 2186.460 miles
  • 3518.766 kilometers
  • 1899.982 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 Varanasi?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)

On average, flying from Beijing to Varanasi generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 527 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 Varanasi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS).

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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
City: Varanasi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: VNS
ICAO Code: VIBN
Coordinates: 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″E