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How far is Beijing from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 6849 miles / 11023 kilometers / 5952 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from New York to Beijing

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6849.105 miles
  • 11022.565 kilometers
  • 5951.709 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
  • 6833.331 miles
  • 10997.180 kilometers
  • 5938.002 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 New York to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 13 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from New York to Beijing generates about 834 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 834 kilograms equals 1 838 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
Destination Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E