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How far is Columbia, MO, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 6728 miles / 10828 kilometers / 5847 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6728.046 miles
  • 10827.740 kilometers
  • 5846.512 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
  • 6712.740 miles
  • 10803.108 kilometers
  • 5833.212 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 13 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Beijing to Columbia generates about 817 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 817 kilograms equals 1 801 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W