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How far is Beijing from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 7321 miles / 11782 kilometers / 6362 nautical miles.

Charleston International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7320.924 miles
  • 11781.886 kilometers
  • 6361.709 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
  • 7306.224 miles
  • 11758.228 kilometers
  • 6348.935 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 Charleston to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 14 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Charleston to Beijing generates about 900 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 900 kilograms equals 1 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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