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How far is Lijiang from Yining?

The distance between Yining (Yining Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 1592 miles / 2563 kilometers / 1384 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yining (YIN) to Lijiang (LJG) is 2249 miles / 3620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 18 minutes.

Yining Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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1592
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2563
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1384
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Distance from Yining to Lijiang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yining to Lijiang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1592.367 miles
  • 2562.666 kilometers
  • 1383.729 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
  • 1592.783 miles
  • 2563.335 kilometers
  • 1384.090 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 Yining to Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Yining Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yining Airport (YIN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Yining to Lijiang generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yining to Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yining Airport (YIN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

Airport information

Origin Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″E
Destination Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E