How far is Xining from Xi'an?
The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 404 miles / 651 kilometers / 351 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Xining (XNN) is 483 miles / 777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 59 minutes.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport
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Distance from Xi'an to Xining
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xi'an to Xining. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 404.449 miles
- 650.898 kilometers
- 351.457 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- 403.769 miles
- 649.802 kilometers
- 350.865 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 Xining?
The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xi'an and Xining?
Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)
On average, flying from Xi'an to Xining generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 186 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 Xining
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).
Airport information
| Origin | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″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 Xi'an (XIY) to Xining (XNN)
| Air China |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Hainan Airlines |
| Juneyao Airlines |
| Shandong Airlines |
| Shenzhen Airlines |
| Sichuan Airlines |
| Xiamen Airlines |