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How far is Xining from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 5913 miles / 9517 kilometers / 5139 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Xining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5913.293 miles
  • 9516.522 kilometers
  • 5138.511 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
  • 5898.682 miles
  • 9493.009 kilometers
  • 5125.815 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 Vancouver to Xining?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 11 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Xining generates about 705 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 705 kilograms equals 1 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Xining

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination 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