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How far is Beijing from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6699 miles / 10782 kilometers / 5822 nautical miles.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Beijing Capital International 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)
  • 6699.378 miles
  • 10781.603 kilometers
  • 5821.600 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
  • 6683.852 miles
  • 10756.617 kilometers
  • 5808.109 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 Capital International Airport is 13 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Champaign to Beijing generates about 813 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 813 kilograms equals 1 792 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 Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 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