How far is Xining from Kunming?
The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 796 miles / 1281 kilometers / 691 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Xining (XNN) is 1146 miles / 1844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 0 minutes.
Kunming Changshui International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport
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Distance from Kunming to Xining
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kunming to Xining. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 795.735 miles
- 1280.612 kilometers
- 691.475 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- 798.078 miles
- 1284.382 kilometers
- 693.511 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 Kunming to Xining?
The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kunming and Xining?
Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)
On average, flying from Kunming to Xining generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunming to Xining
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).
Airport information
| Origin | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kunming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KMG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPPP |
| Coordinates: | 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E |
| Destination | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
Airlines flying from Kunming (KMG) to Xining (XNN)
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