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How far is Vancouver from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 5288 miles / 8510 kilometers / 4595 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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Distance from Beijing to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5288.056 miles
  • 8510.302 kilometers
  • 4595.195 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
  • 5274.032 miles
  • 8487.732 kilometers
  • 4583.009 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 10 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Beijing to Vancouver generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W