How far is Beijing from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 5087 miles / 8187 kilometers / 4421 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from London to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5087.189 miles
- 8187.037 kilometers
- 4420.647 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- 5073.521 miles
- 8165.040 kilometers
- 4408.769 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 London to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 10 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Beijing?
The time difference between London and Beijing is 8 hours. Beijing is 8 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from London to Beijing generates about 595 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 595 kilograms equals 1 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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 London (LGW) to Beijing (PEK)
| Air China |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |