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How far is Beijing from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6518 miles / 10490 kilometers / 5664 nautical miles.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6518.133 miles
  • 10489.918 kilometers
  • 5664.103 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
  • 6502.558 miles
  • 10464.853 kilometers
  • 5650.569 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 Cedar Rapids to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 12 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Beijing generates about 788 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 788 kilograms equals 1 736 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cedar Rapids to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″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