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How far is Varanasi from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) is 2173 miles / 3497 kilometers / 1888 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Varanasi (VNS) is 3028 miles / 4873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 42 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport

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2173
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3497
Kilometers
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1888
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 36 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
237 kg

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Distance from Beijing to Varanasi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2172.867 miles
  • 3496.890 kilometers
  • 1888.170 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
  • 2170.468 miles
  • 3493.030 kilometers
  • 1886.085 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 Varanasi?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)

On average, flying from Beijing to Varanasi generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Varanasi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS).

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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
City: Varanasi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: VNS
ICAO Code: VIBN
Coordinates: 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″E