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How far is Mandalgobi from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Mandalgobi (Mandalgobi Airport) is 672 miles / 1082 kilometers / 584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Mandalgobi (MXW) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 3 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Mandalgobi Airport

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1082
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584
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Distance from Xining to Mandalgobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 672.494 miles
  • 1082.274 kilometers
  • 584.381 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
  • 673.058 miles
  • 1083.182 kilometers
  • 584.872 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 Mandalgobi?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Mandalgobi Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xining and Mandalgobi?

There is no time difference between Xining and Mandalgobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Mandalgobi Airport (MXW)

On average, flying from Xining to Mandalgobi generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 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 Mandalgobi

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

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 Mandalgobi Airport
City: Mandalgobi
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: MXW
ICAO Code: ZMMG
Coordinates: 45°44′17″N, 106°16′8″E