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How far is Kashgar from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) is 1430 miles / 2301 kilometers / 1242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Kashgar (KHG) is 1790 miles / 2880 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 57 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Kashgar Airport

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Distance from Xining to Kashgar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1429.620 miles
  • 2300.751 kilometers
  • 1242.306 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
  • 1426.334 miles
  • 2295.462 kilometers
  • 1239.450 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 Kashgar?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Kashgar Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Kashgar Airport (KHG)

On average, flying from Xining to Kashgar generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Kashgar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Kashgar Airport (KHG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″E