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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 6298 miles / 10135 kilometers / 5473 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6297.772 miles
  • 10135.282 kilometers
  • 5472.614 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
  • 6282.113 miles
  • 10110.080 kilometers
  • 5459.007 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 12 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Beijing to Minneapolis generates about 757 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 757 kilograms equals 1 669 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W