How far is Gilgit from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1543 miles / 2484 kilometers / 1341 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2174 miles / 3498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 50 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Gilgit Airport
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Distance from Xining to Gilgit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1543.244 miles
- 2483.611 kilometers
- 1341.043 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- 1539.722 miles
- 2477.943 kilometers
- 1337.982 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 Xining to Gilgit?
The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Gilgit?
The time difference between Xining and Gilgit is 3 hours. Gilgit is 3 hours behind Xining.
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)
On average, flying from Xining to Gilgit generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Gilgit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
| Destination | Gilgit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gilgit |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | GIL |
| ICAO Code: | OPGT |
| Coordinates: | 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E |