How far is Gao from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 6206 miles / 9987 kilometers / 5393 nautical miles.

Distance from Xining to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6205.664 miles
• 9987.049 kilometers
• 5392.575 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

• 6196.619 miles
• 9972.492 kilometers
• 5384.715 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 Gao?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Gao International Airport is 12 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xining and Gao?

The time difference between Xining and Gao is 8 hours. Gao is 8 hours behind Xining.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Xining to Gao generates about 745 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 745 kilograms equals 1 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Xining to Gao

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

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	Gao International Airport
City:	Gao
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	GAQ
ICAO Code:	GAGO
Coordinates:	16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W