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How far is Sanming from Yining?

The distance between Yining (Yining Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 2365 miles / 3807 kilometers / 2055 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yining (YIN) to Sanming (SQJ) is 2860 miles / 4603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 35 minutes.

Yining Airport – Shaxian Airport

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2365
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3807
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2055
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Distance from Yining to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2365.384 miles
  • 3806.716 kilometers
  • 2055.462 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
  • 2362.890 miles
  • 3802.703 kilometers
  • 2053.295 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 Yining to Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Yining Airport to Shaxian Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yining Airport (YIN) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Yining to Sanming generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yining to Sanming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yining Airport (YIN) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).

Airport information

Origin Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″E
Destination Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E