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How far is Xining from Yining?

The distance between Yining (Yining Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 1205 miles / 1939 kilometers / 1047 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yining (YIN) to Xining (XNN) is 1507 miles / 2425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 27 minutes.

Yining Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport

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1205
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1939
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1047
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Distance from Yining to Xining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1204.687 miles
  • 1938.756 kilometers
  • 1046.845 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
  • 1202.517 miles
  • 1935.263 kilometers
  • 1044.959 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 Xining?

The estimated flight time from Yining Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yining Airport (YIN) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)

On average, flying from Yining to Xining generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 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 Xining

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yining Airport (YIN) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).

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 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