How far is Beijing from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6360 miles / 10235 kilometers / 5526 nautical miles.
San Diego International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6359.585 miles
- 10234.760 kilometers
- 5526.328 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- 6345.924 miles
- 10212.774 kilometers
- 5514.457 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 San Diego to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 12 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Beijing?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from San Diego to Beijing generates about 766 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 766 kilograms equals 1 688 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Diego to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |