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How far is Xining from Lijiang?

The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 687 miles / 1105 kilometers / 597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Xining (XNN) is 1092 miles / 1758 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 27 minutes.

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport

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Distance from Lijiang to Xining

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lijiang to Xining. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 686.716 miles
  • 1105.163 kilometers
  • 596.740 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
  • 688.581 miles
  • 1108.164 kilometers
  • 598.361 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 Lijiang to Xining?

The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Xining?

There is no time difference between Lijiang and Xining.

Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)

On average, flying from Lijiang to Xining generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lijiang to Xining

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).

Airport information

Origin Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E
Destination Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E