How far is Almaty from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Almaty (Almaty International Airport) is 1402 miles / 2257 kilometers / 1219 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Almaty (ALA) is 1707 miles / 2747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 13 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Almaty International Airport
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Distance from Xining to Almaty
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Almaty. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1402.396 miles
- 2256.937 kilometers
- 1218.649 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- 1399.524 miles
- 2252.315 kilometers
- 1216.153 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 Xining to Almaty?
The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Almaty International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Almaty?
The time difference between Xining and Almaty is 3 hours. Almaty is 3 hours behind Xining.
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Almaty International Airport (ALA)
On average, flying from Xining to Almaty generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Almaty
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Airport information
| Origin | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
| Destination | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E |