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How far is Columbus, OH, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 6808 miles / 10956 kilometers / 5916 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6807.651 miles
  • 10955.852 kilometers
  • 5915.687 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
  • 6792.051 miles
  • 10930.747 kilometers
  • 5902.131 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 13 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Beijing to Columbus generates about 828 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 828 kilograms equals 1 825 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W