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How far is Houston, TX, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 7234 miles / 11642 kilometers / 6286 nautical miles.

Beijing Daxing International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7233.937 miles
  • 11641.894 kilometers
  • 6286.120 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
  • 7219.921 miles
  • 11619.336 kilometers
  • 6273.939 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 14 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Beijing to Houston generates about 888 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 888 kilograms equals 1 958 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W