How far is Sanming from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 1161 miles / 1868 kilometers / 1009 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Sanming (SQJ) is 1389 miles / 2236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 22 minutes.

Distance from Xining to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1160.756 miles
• 1868.055 kilometers
• 1008.669 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

• 1160.440 miles
• 1867.547 kilometers
• 1008.395 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 Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xining and Sanming?

There is no time difference between Xining and Sanming.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Xining to Sanming generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Sanming

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

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	Shaxian Airport
City:	Sanming
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SQJ
ICAO Code:	ZSSM
Coordinates:	26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E