How far is Xining from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 826 miles / 1330 kilometers / 718 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Xining (XNN) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 34 minutes.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Xining
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Xining. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 826.350 miles
- 1329.882 kilometers
- 718.079 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- 824.666 miles
- 1327.172 kilometers
- 716.615 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 Xining?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Xining?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)
On average, flying from Beijing to Xining generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 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 Xining
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| Destination | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Xining (XNN)
| Air China |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Hainan Airlines |
| Shenzhen Airlines |