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How far is Ürümqi from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) is 1511 miles / 2432 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Ürümqi (URC) is 1739 miles / 2799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 22 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Ürümqi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1510.934 miles
  • 2431.613 kilometers
  • 1312.966 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
  • 1507.198 miles
  • 2425.600 kilometers
  • 1309.719 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 Beijing to Ürümqi?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

On average, flying from Beijing to Ürümqi generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Ürümqi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
City: Ürümqi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: URC
ICAO Code: ZWWW
Coordinates: 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E