How far is Beijing from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6878 miles / 11070 kilometers / 5977 nautical miles.
Philadelphia International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6878.306 miles
- 11069.561 kilometers
- 5977.085 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- 6862.600 miles
- 11044.285 kilometers
- 5963.437 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 Philadelphia to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 13 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Beijing?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Beijing generates about 838 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 838 kilograms equals 1 847 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
| Destination | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |