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How far is Beijing from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 7136 miles / 11484 kilometers / 6201 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7135.875 miles
  • 11484.078 kilometers
  • 6200.906 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
  • 7120.702 miles
  • 11459.659 kilometers
  • 6187.721 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 Raleigh to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 14 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Beijing generates about 874 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 874 kilograms equals 1 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
Destination Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E