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How far is Beijing from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 5314 miles / 8552 kilometers / 4617 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5313.684 miles
  • 8551.546 kilometers
  • 4617.465 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
  • 5299.671 miles
  • 8528.994 kilometers
  • 4605.289 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 Vancouver to Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 10 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Beijing generates about 625 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 625 kilograms equals 1 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E