How far is Washington D.C. from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 6943 miles / 11173 kilometers / 6033 nautical miles.
Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Washington Dulles International 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)- 6942.877 miles
- 11173.478 kilometers
- 6033.196 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- 6927.314 miles
- 11148.430 kilometers
- 6019.671 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 Washington Dulles International Airport is 13 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Beijing to Washington D.C. generates about 847 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 847 kilograms equals 1 867 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |
| Destination | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |