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How far is Charleston, SC, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 7298 miles / 11746 kilometers / 6342 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7298.461 miles
  • 11745.735 kilometers
  • 6342.190 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
  • 7283.736 miles
  • 11722.037 kilometers
  • 6329.393 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 14 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Beijing to Charleston generates about 897 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 897 kilograms equals 1 978 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W