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How far is Kuqa from Xi'an?

The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) is 1485 miles / 2389 kilometers / 1290 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Kuqa (KCA) is 1833 miles / 2950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 40 minutes.

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Kuqa Qiuci Airport

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Distance from Xi'an to Kuqa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xi'an to Kuqa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1484.603 miles
  • 2389.237 kilometers
  • 1290.085 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
  • 1481.764 miles
  • 2384.668 kilometers
  • 1287.617 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 Xi'an to Kuqa?

The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)

On average, flying from Xi'an to Kuqa generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Kuqa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA).

Airport information

Origin Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E
Destination Kuqa Qiuci Airport
City: Kuqa
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KCA
ICAO Code: ZWKC
Coordinates: 41°43′5″N, 82°59′12″E