How far is Beijing from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 5091 miles / 8192 kilometers / 4424 nautical miles.
London Heathrow Airport – Beijing Nanyuan 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)- 5090.556 miles
- 8192.456 kilometers
- 4423.572 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- 5076.925 miles
- 8170.518 kilometers
- 4411.727 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 Heathrow Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 10 hours and 8 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)
On average, flying from London to Beijing generates about 596 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 596 kilograms equals 1 313 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |