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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 6462 miles / 10400 kilometers / 5615 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6461.979 miles
  • 10399.547 kilometers
  • 5615.306 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
  • 6446.386 miles
  • 10374.452 kilometers
  • 5601.756 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 Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 12 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Beijing to Waterloo generates about 780 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 780 kilograms equals 1 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

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 Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W