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How far is Beijing from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 7150 miles / 11506 kilometers / 6213 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7149.703 miles
  • 11506.331 kilometers
  • 6212.922 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
  • 7134.931 miles
  • 11482.558 kilometers
  • 6200.085 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 Birmingham to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 14 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Beijing generates about 876 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 876 kilograms equals 1 931 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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