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How far is Wollongong from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 5580 miles / 8980 kilometers / 4849 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5579.837 miles
  • 8979.878 kilometers
  • 4848.746 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
  • 5598.793 miles
  • 9010.383 kilometers
  • 4865.218 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 11 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Beijing to Wollongong generates about 660 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 660 kilograms equals 1 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Wollongong

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

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E