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How far is Phalaborwa from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 6214 miles / 10001 kilometers / 5400 nautical miles.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Xining to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6214.416 miles
  • 10001.133 kilometers
  • 5400.180 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
  • 6222.443 miles
  • 10014.052 kilometers
  • 5407.155 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 Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Xining to Phalaborwa generates about 746 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 746 kilograms equals 1 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Xining to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E