How far is Beijing from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 5080 miles / 8175 kilometers / 4414 nautical miles.
London Heathrow 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)- 5079.903 miles
- 8175.311 kilometers
- 4414.315 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- 5066.230 miles
- 8153.307 kilometers
- 4402.434 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 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from London to Beijing generates about 594 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 594 kilograms equals 1 310 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 Capital International Airport (PEK).
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 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 (LHR) to Beijing (PEK)
| Air China |
| British Airways |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |