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How far is Beijing from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6503 miles / 10466 kilometers / 5651 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6503.455 miles
  • 10466.296 kilometers
  • 5651.348 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
  • 6487.399 miles
  • 10440.456 kilometers
  • 5637.395 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 Ottawa to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 12 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Beijing generates about 786 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 786 kilograms equals 1 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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