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How far is Kigali from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 5304 miles / 8536 kilometers / 4609 nautical miles.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from Xining to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5303.719 miles
  • 8535.509 kilometers
  • 4608.806 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
  • 5303.695 miles
  • 8535.469 kilometers
  • 4608.785 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 Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 10 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Xining to Kigali generates about 624 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 624 kilograms equals 1 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Xining to Kigali

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

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 Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E