How far is Xining from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 1193 miles / 1920 kilometers / 1037 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Xining (XNN) is 1378 miles / 2218 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 52 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Xining
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Xining. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1193.057 miles
- 1920.038 kilometers
- 1036.738 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- 1191.023 miles
- 1916.766 kilometers
- 1034.971 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 Shanghai to Xining?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Xining?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Xining generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Xining
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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 Shanghai (PVG) to Xining (XNN)
| China Eastern Airlines |