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How far is Beijing from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 7048 miles / 11342 kilometers / 6124 nautical miles.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7047.530 miles
  • 11341.900 kilometers
  • 6124.136 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
  • 7032.395 miles
  • 11317.542 kilometers
  • 6110.984 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 Knoxville to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 13 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Beijing generates about 862 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 862 kilograms equals 1 899 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Knoxville to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W
Destination Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E