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How far is Ürümqi from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) is 7979 miles / 12841 kilometers / 6934 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Ürümqi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7979.056 miles
  • 12841.046 kilometers
  • 6933.610 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
  • 7990.146 miles
  • 12858.893 kilometers
  • 6943.247 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 Wellington to Ürümqi?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is 15 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

On average, flying from Wellington to Ürümqi generates about 995 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 995 kilograms equals 2 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Ürümqi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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