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How far is Xining from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 1127 miles / 1814 kilometers / 979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Xining (XNN) is 1471 miles / 2368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 57 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Xining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1126.948 miles
  • 1813.648 kilometers
  • 979.291 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
  • 1128.403 miles
  • 1815.989 kilometers
  • 980.556 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 Guangzhou to Xining?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Xining?

There is no time difference between Guangzhou and Xining.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Xining generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Xining

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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