How far is Beijing from London?
The distance between London (London Stansted Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 5049 miles / 8126 kilometers / 4388 nautical miles.
London Stansted Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport
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Distance from London to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5049.108 miles
- 8125.752 kilometers
- 4387.555 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- 5035.556 miles
- 8103.943 kilometers
- 4375.779 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 London to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from London Stansted Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 10 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Beijing?
The time difference between London and Beijing is 8 hours. Beijing is 8 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)
On average, flying from London to Beijing generates about 590 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 590 kilograms equals 1 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).
Airport information
| Origin | London Stansted Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | STN |
| ICAO Code: | EGSS |
| Coordinates: | 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E |
| Destination | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |