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How far is Xining from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 7037 miles / 11324 kilometers / 6115 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport

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6115
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Distance from San Diego to Xining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7036.613 miles
  • 11324.331 kilometers
  • 6114.649 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
  • 7022.548 miles
  • 11301.696 kilometers
  • 6102.428 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 San Diego to Xining?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 13 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)

On average, flying from San Diego to Xining generates about 860 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 860 kilograms equals 1 896 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Xining

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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