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How far is Yining from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Yining (Yining Airport) is 1817 miles / 2925 kilometers / 1579 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Yining (YIN) is 2141 miles / 3446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 37 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Yining Airport

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1817
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Distance from Beijing to Yining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1817.283 miles
  • 2924.634 kilometers
  • 1579.176 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
  • 1812.717 miles
  • 2917.285 kilometers
  • 1575.208 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 Beijing to Yining?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Yining Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Yining Airport (YIN)

On average, flying from Beijing to Yining generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Yining

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Yining Airport (YIN).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E
Destination Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″E