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How far is Vancouver from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 5314 miles / 8552 kilometers / 4617 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5313.684 miles
  • 8551.546 kilometers
  • 4617.465 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
  • 5299.671 miles
  • 8528.994 kilometers
  • 4605.289 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 10 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Beijing to Vancouver generates about 625 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 625 kilograms equals 1 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W