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How far is Washington D.C. from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 6953 miles / 11190 kilometers / 6042 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6953.286 miles
  • 11190.230 kilometers
  • 6042.241 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
  • 6937.729 miles
  • 11165.192 kilometers
  • 6028.721 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 13 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Beijing to Washington D.C. generates about 848 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 848 kilograms equals 1 870 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W