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How far is Beijing from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 7114 miles / 11448 kilometers / 6182 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7113.572 miles
  • 11448.185 kilometers
  • 6181.525 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
  • 7098.374 miles
  • 11423.725 kilometers
  • 6168.318 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 Raleigh to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 13 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Beijing generates about 871 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 871 kilograms equals 1 920 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
Destination 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