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How far is Shanghai from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1193 miles / 1920 kilometers / 1037 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (PVG) is 1371 miles / 2207 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 50 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Xining to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1193.057 miles
  • 1920.038 kilometers
  • 1036.738 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
  • 1191.023 miles
  • 1916.766 kilometers
  • 1034.971 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xining and Shanghai?

There is no time difference between Xining and Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Xining to Shanghai generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Airlines flying from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines