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How far is Beijing from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6921 miles / 11138 kilometers / 6014 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6920.751 miles
  • 11137.869 kilometers
  • 6013.968 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
  • 6905.161 miles
  • 11112.779 kilometers
  • 6000.421 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 Washington D.C. to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 13 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Beijing generates about 844 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 844 kilograms equals 1 860 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Beijing (PEK)

Air China
United Airlines