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How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 6786 miles / 10921 kilometers / 5897 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6785.877 miles
  • 10920.811 kilometers
  • 5896.766 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
  • 6770.170 miles
  • 10895.533 kilometers
  • 5883.117 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 13 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Beijing to Pittsburgh generates about 825 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 825 kilograms equals 1 818 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Pittsburgh

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

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W