How far is Columbia, SC, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 7214 miles / 11610 kilometers / 6269 nautical miles.

Distance from Beijing to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7214.210 miles
• 11610.145 kilometers
• 6268.977 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

• 7199.320 miles
• 11586.183 kilometers
• 6256.038 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 14 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Columbia?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Beijing to Columbia generates about 885 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 885 kilograms equals 1 951 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W