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How far is Beijing from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 7237 miles / 11646 kilometers / 6289 nautical miles.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7236.729 miles
  • 11646.387 kilometers
  • 6288.546 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
  • 7221.865 miles
  • 11622.464 kilometers
  • 6275.629 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 Columbia to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 14 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Columbia to Beijing generates about 888 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 888 kilograms equals 1 958 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbia to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W
Destination Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E