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How far is Williston, ND, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 5869 miles / 9444 kilometers / 5100 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5868.540 miles
  • 9444.499 kilometers
  • 5099.622 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
  • 5853.291 miles
  • 9419.959 kilometers
  • 5086.371 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 11 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Beijing to Williston generates about 699 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 699 kilograms equals 1 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W