How far is Xichang from Sanming?

The distance between Sanming (Shaxian Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 969 miles / 1559 kilometers / 842 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanming (SQJ) to Xichang (XIC) is 1270 miles / 2044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 32 minutes.

Distance from Sanming to Xichang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanming to Xichang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 968.707 miles
• 1558.983 kilometers
• 841.784 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

• 967.011 miles
• 1556.254 kilometers
• 840.310 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 Sanming to Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Shaxian Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sanming and Xichang?

There is no time difference between Sanming and Xichang.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Sanming to Xichang generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanming to Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

Airport information

Origin	Shaxian Airport
City:	Sanming
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SQJ
ICAO Code:	ZSSM
Coordinates:	26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E

Destination	Xichang Qingshan Airport
City:	Xichang
Country:	China
IATA Code:	XIC
ICAO Code:	ZUXC
Coordinates:	27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E