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How far is Xining from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 6747 miles / 10859 kilometers / 5863 nautical miles.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Xining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6747.237 miles
  • 10858.625 kilometers
  • 5863.188 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
  • 6731.646 miles
  • 10833.534 kilometers
  • 5849.640 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 Minneapolis to Xining?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 13 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Xining generates about 819 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 819 kilograms equals 1 806 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Xining

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W
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