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How far is Beijing from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 6722 miles / 10818 kilometers / 5841 nautical miles.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6722.168 miles
  • 10818.281 kilometers
  • 5841.405 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
  • 6706.664 miles
  • 10793.329 kilometers
  • 5827.932 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 Champaign to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 13 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Champaign to Beijing generates about 816 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 816 kilograms equals 1 799 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Champaign to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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