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How far is Xining from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 1017 miles / 1637 kilometers / 884 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Xining (XNN) is 1184 miles / 1905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 38 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Xining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1017.172 miles
  • 1636.979 kilometers
  • 883.898 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
  • 1015.458 miles
  • 1634.221 kilometers
  • 882.409 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 Nanjing to Xining?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Xining?

There is no time difference between Nanjing and Xining.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Xining generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Xining

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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