How far is Beijing from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6864 miles / 11046 kilometers / 5965 nautical miles.
Louisville International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6863.902 miles
- 11046.380 kilometers
- 5964.568 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- 6848.506 miles
- 11021.602 kilometers
- 5951.189 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 Louisville to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 13 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Beijing?
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from Louisville to Beijing generates about 836 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 836 kilograms equals 1 842 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Louisville to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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 |