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How far is Boston, MA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 6758 miles / 10876 kilometers / 5873 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Logan International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6758.052 miles
  • 10876.031 kilometers
  • 5872.587 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
  • 6742.133 miles
  • 10850.412 kilometers
  • 5858.754 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 Beijing to Boston?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Logan International Airport is 13 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Beijing to Boston generates about 821 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 821 kilograms equals 1 810 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Boston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W