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How far is Chengdu from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 450 miles / 724 kilometers / 391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Chengdu (TFU) is 664 miles / 1068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 34 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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Distance from Xining to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 450.141 miles
  • 724.431 kilometers
  • 391.161 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
  • 451.089 miles
  • 725.957 kilometers
  • 391.986 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 Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xining and Chengdu?

There is no time difference between Xining and Chengdu.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Xining to Chengdu generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 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 Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

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 Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E