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How far is Athens, GA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 7181 miles / 11557 kilometers / 6240 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7181.386 miles
  • 11557.320 kilometers
  • 6240.454 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
  • 7166.515 miles
  • 11533.388 kilometers
  • 6227.531 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 Athens?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 14 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Beijing to Athens generates about 880 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 880 kilograms equals 1 941 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
Destination Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W