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How far is Beijing from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 826 miles / 1330 kilometers / 718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Beijing (PEK) is 1015 miles / 1633 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 33 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Xining to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 826.350 miles
  • 1329.882 kilometers
  • 718.079 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
  • 824.666 miles
  • 1327.172 kilometers
  • 716.615 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xining and Beijing?

There is no time difference between Xining and Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Xining to Beijing generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 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 Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E