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How far is Astana from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Astana (Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport) is 2278 miles / 3666 kilometers / 1980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Astana (NQZ) is 2949 miles / 4746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 29 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Astana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2278.015 miles
  • 3666.110 kilometers
  • 1979.541 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
  • 2272.507 miles
  • 3657.246 kilometers
  • 1974.755 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 Astana?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)

On average, flying from Beijing to Astana generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Astana

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).

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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
City: Astana
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: NQZ
ICAO Code: UACC
Coordinates: 51°1′19″N, 71°28′0″E