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How far is San Jose, CA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 5943 miles / 9564 kilometers / 5164 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5942.606 miles
  • 9563.697 kilometers
  • 5163.983 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
  • 5928.759 miles
  • 9541.413 kilometers
  • 5151.951 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 11 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Beijing to San Jose generates about 709 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 709 kilograms equals 1 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W