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How far is Yining from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Yining (Yining Airport) is 1820 miles / 2929 kilometers / 1581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Yining (YIN) is 2131 miles / 3430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 25 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Yining Airport

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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)
  • 1819.938 miles
  • 2928.906 kilometers
  • 1581.483 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
  • 1815.324 miles
  • 2921.481 kilometers
  • 1577.474 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 Capital International Airport to Yining Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Yining Airport (YIN)

On average, flying from Beijing to Yining generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Yining Airport (YIN).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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