How far is Shanghai from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (SHA) is 1340 miles / 2157 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 16 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 1166.082 miles
- 1876.628 kilometers
- 1013.298 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- 1164.106 miles
- 1873.447 kilometers
- 1011.581 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Xining to Shanghai generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |