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How far is Beijing from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6705 miles / 10791 kilometers / 5827 nautical miles.

Columbia Regional Airport – Beijing Capital International 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)
  • 6705.104 miles
  • 10790.818 kilometers
  • 5826.576 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
  • 6689.779 miles
  • 10766.156 kilometers
  • 5813.259 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 Regional Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 13 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Columbia to Beijing generates about 814 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 814 kilograms equals 1 794 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 Regional Airport (COU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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