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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is 6866 miles / 11050 kilometers / 5966 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Northeast Philadelphia Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6865.920 miles
  • 11049.626 kilometers
  • 5966.321 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
  • 6850.192 miles
  • 11024.315 kilometers
  • 5952.654 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 13 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)

On average, flying from Beijing to Philadelphia generates about 836 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 836 kilograms equals 1 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).

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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNE
ICAO Code: KPNE
Coordinates: 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″W