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How far is Beijing from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) is 6395 miles / 10292 kilometers / 5557 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Beijing Daxing 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)
  • 6394.842 miles
  • 10291.501 kilometers
  • 5556.966 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
  • 6381.191 miles
  • 10269.532 kilometers
  • 5545.103 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 Daxing International Airport is 12 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

On average, flying from San Diego to Beijing generates about 771 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 771 kilograms equals 1 699 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 Daxing International Airport (PKX).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination 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