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How far is Ürümqi from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) is 921 miles / 1483 kilometers / 801 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Ürümqi (URC) is 1107 miles / 1781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 9 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

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921
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1483
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801
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Distance from Xining to Ürümqi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 921.479 miles
  • 1482.976 kilometers
  • 800.743 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
  • 920.269 miles
  • 1481.030 kilometers
  • 799.692 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 Ürümqi?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

On average, flying from Xining to Ürümqi generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Ürümqi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

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 Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
City: Ürümqi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: URC
ICAO Code: ZWWW
Coordinates: 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E

Airlines flying from Xining (XNN) to Ürümqi (URC)

China Southern Airlines
Lucky Air