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How far is Beijing from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 6321 miles / 10172 kilometers / 5492 nautical miles.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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10172
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5492
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Distance from Minneapolis to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6320.651 miles
  • 10172.102 kilometers
  • 5492.496 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
  • 6305.011 miles
  • 10146.932 kilometers
  • 5478.905 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 Minneapolis to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 12 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Beijing generates about 760 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 760 kilograms equals 1 676 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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