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How far is Xining from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Xining (XNN) is 1347 miles / 2167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 19 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Xining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1166.082 miles
  • 1876.628 kilometers
  • 1013.298 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
  • 1164.106 miles
  • 1873.447 kilometers
  • 1011.581 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 Shanghai to Xining?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Xining?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Xining.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Xining generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Xining

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
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