How far is Boston, MA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 6737 miles / 10842 kilometers / 5854 nautical miles.

Distance from Beijing to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6736.622 miles
• 10841.542 kilometers
• 5853.965 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

• 6720.675 miles
• 10815.878 kilometers
• 5840.107 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Logan International Airport is 13 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Boston?

The time difference between Beijing and Boston is 13 hours. Boston is 13 hours behind Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Beijing to Boston generates about 818 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 818 kilograms equals 1 803 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Boston

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

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	Logan International Airport
City:	Boston, MA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BOS
ICAO Code:	KBOS
Coordinates:	42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W