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How far is Xining from Muscat?

The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 2743 miles / 4414 kilometers / 2383 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscat (MCT) to Xining (XNN) is 5182 miles / 8340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 40 minutes.

Muscat International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport

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Distance from Muscat to Xining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2742.571 miles
  • 4413.741 kilometers
  • 2383.229 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
  • 2738.665 miles
  • 4407.453 kilometers
  • 2379.834 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 Muscat to Xining?

The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)

On average, flying from Muscat to Xining generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 669 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Muscat to Xining

See the map of the shortest flight path between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).

Airport information

Origin Muscat International Airport
City: Muscat
Country: Oman Flag of Oman
IATA Code: MCT
ICAO Code: OOMS
Coordinates: 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″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