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How far is Whakatane from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 6588 miles / 10602 kilometers / 5725 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Whakatane Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Whakatane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6587.738 miles
  • 10601.936 kilometers
  • 5724.588 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
  • 6602.631 miles
  • 10625.905 kilometers
  • 5737.530 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 Whakatane?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Whakatane Airport is 12 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)

On average, flying from Beijing to Whakatane generates about 797 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 797 kilograms equals 1 758 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Whakatane

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

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 Whakatane Airport
City: Whakatane
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WHK
ICAO Code: NZWK
Coordinates: 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E