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How far is State College, PA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 6788 miles / 10924 kilometers / 5898 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Beijing to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6787.762 miles
  • 10923.845 kilometers
  • 5898.404 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
  • 6771.995 miles
  • 10898.469 kilometers
  • 5884.703 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to University Park Airport is 13 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Beijing to State College generates about 825 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 825 kilograms equals 1 819 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W