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How far is Decatur, IL, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 6743 miles / 10851 kilometers / 5859 nautical miles.

Beijing Daxing International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6742.750 miles
  • 10851.404 kilometers
  • 5859.289 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
  • 6727.300 miles
  • 10826.540 kilometers
  • 5845.864 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Decatur Airport is 13 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Beijing to Decatur generates about 819 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 819 kilograms equals 1 805 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Daxing International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PKX
ICAO Code: ZBAD
Coordinates: 39°30′33″N, 116°24′38″E
Destination Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W