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How far is Xi'an from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 404 miles / 651 kilometers / 351 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Xi'an (XIY) is 481 miles / 774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 57 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Distance from Xining to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 404.449 miles
  • 650.898 kilometers
  • 351.457 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
  • 403.769 miles
  • 649.802 kilometers
  • 350.865 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 Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xining and Xi'an?

There is no time difference between Xining and Xi'an.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Xining to Xi'an generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 186 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 Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E