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.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Beijing?
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  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | 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 |