How far is Beijing from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 3624 miles / 5833 kilometers / 3149 nautical miles.

Distance from Moscow to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3624.322 miles
• 5832.780 kilometers
• 3149.449 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

• 3614.695 miles
• 5817.288 kilometers
• 3141.084 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 Moscow to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 7 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Beijing?

The time difference between Moscow and Beijing is 5 hours. Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Moscow.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Moscow to Beijing generates about 410 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 410 kilograms equals 904 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Airport information

Origin	Vnukovo International Airport
City:	Moscow
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	VKO
ICAO Code:	UUWW
Coordinates:	55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E

Destination	Beijing Capital International Airport
City:	Beijing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PEK
ICAO Code:	ZBAA
Coordinates:	40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E