How far is Skardu from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Skardu (Skardu Airport) is 1484 miles / 2388 kilometers / 1289 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Skardu (KDU) is 2284 miles / 3676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 54 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Skardu Airport
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Distance from Xining to Skardu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Skardu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1483.924 miles
- 2388.144 kilometers
- 1289.494 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- 1480.576 miles
- 2382.756 kilometers
- 1286.586 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 Skardu?
The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Skardu Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Skardu?
The time difference between Xining and Skardu is 3 hours. Skardu is 3 hours behind Xining.
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Skardu Airport (KDU)
On average, flying from Xining to Skardu generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Skardu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Skardu Airport (KDU).
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 | Skardu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skardu |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | KDU |
| ICAO Code: | OPSD |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′7″N, 75°32′9″E |