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How far is Charleston, SC, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 7321 miles / 11782 kilometers / 6362 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7320.924 miles
  • 11781.886 kilometers
  • 6361.709 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
  • 7306.224 miles
  • 11758.228 kilometers
  • 6348.935 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Charleston International Airport is 14 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Beijing to Charleston generates about 900 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 900 kilograms equals 1 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W