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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 1398 miles / 2250 kilometers / 1215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Sŏndŏng-ni (DSO) is 1768 miles / 2846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 35 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Sondok Airport

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Distance from Xining to Sŏndŏng-ni

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Sŏndŏng-ni. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1398.181 miles
  • 2250.154 kilometers
  • 1214.986 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
  • 1394.982 miles
  • 2245.006 kilometers
  • 1212.206 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 Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Sondok Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Xining to Sŏndŏng-ni 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 Sŏndŏng-ni

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Sondok Airport (DSO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E