How far is Bethel, AK, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3597 miles / 5789 kilometers / 3126 nautical miles.

Distance from Beijing to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3597.354 miles
• 5789.379 kilometers
• 3126.015 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

• 3587.939 miles
• 5774.228 kilometers
• 3117.834 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Bethel?

The time difference between Beijing and Bethel is 17 hours. Bethel is 17 hours behind Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Beijing to Bethel generates about 407 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 407 kilograms equals 896 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin	Beijing Capital International Airport
City:	Beijing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PEK
ICAO Code:	ZBAA
Coordinates:	40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E

Destination	Bethel Airport
City:	Bethel, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BET
ICAO Code:	PABE
Coordinates:	60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W