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How far is Beijing from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 5291 miles / 8515 kilometers / 4598 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5290.906 miles
  • 8514.888 kilometers
  • 4597.672 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
  • 5276.884 miles
  • 8492.322 kilometers
  • 4585.487 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 Vancouver to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Beijing generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Beijing

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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

Airlines flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Beijing (PEK)

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