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How far is Beijing from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6298 miles / 10135 kilometers / 5473 nautical miles.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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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)
  • 6297.772 miles
  • 10135.282 kilometers
  • 5472.614 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
  • 6282.113 miles
  • 10110.080 kilometers
  • 5459.007 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 Capital International Airport is 12 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Beijing generates about 757 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 757 kilograms equals 1 669 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 Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 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