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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 7136 miles / 11484 kilometers / 6201 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7135.875 miles
  • 11484.078 kilometers
  • 6200.906 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
  • 7120.702 miles
  • 11459.659 kilometers
  • 6187.721 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 14 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Beijing to Raleigh generates about 874 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 874 kilograms equals 1 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W