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How far is Beijing from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 5242 miles / 8437 kilometers / 4555 nautical miles.

Malta International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Luqa to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5242.205 miles
  • 8436.511 kilometers
  • 4555.351 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
  • 5230.029 miles
  • 8416.916 kilometers
  • 4544.771 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 Luqa to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Luqa to Beijing generates about 616 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 616 kilograms equals 1 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Luqa to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E
Destination Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E