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How far is Richmond from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 4518 miles / 7270 kilometers / 3926 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4517.588 miles
  • 7270.353 kilometers
  • 3925.677 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
  • 4533.996 miles
  • 7296.760 kilometers
  • 3939.935 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Richmond Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Beijing to Richmond generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Richmond

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

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 Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E