How far is Beijing from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6251 miles / 10059 kilometers / 5432 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6250.528 miles
- 10059.250 kilometers
- 5431.560 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- 6236.791 miles
- 10037.143 kilometers
- 5419.624 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 Los Angeles to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 12 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Beijing?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Beijing generates about 751 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 751 kilograms equals 1 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK)
| Air China |
| United Airlines |