How far is Houston, TX, from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 7195 miles / 11579 kilometers / 6252 nautical miles.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7194.812 miles
- 11578.928 kilometers
- 6252.121 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- 7180.765 miles
- 11556.321 kilometers
- 6239.914 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 14 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Houston?
The time difference between Beijing and Houston is 14 hours. Houston is 14 hours behind Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Beijing to Houston generates about 882 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 882 kilograms equals 1 945 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Beijing to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Houston (IAH)
| Air China |
| United Airlines |