Current Date And Time In Xining, China
Saturday, 25 July 2026
08:47:04 CST
State: Qinghai
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (CST)
Population: 1,677,177
District: Xining Shi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Xining, a city in Qinghai, China, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Xining — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Xining.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for China operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.6255° N | 101.7574° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.6255 | 101.7574 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 37' 32" N | 101° 45' 27" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 37.5324' N | 101° 45.4434' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Xining to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Qinghai.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ershilipu | Qinghai | N | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Zongzhai | Qinghai | SW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Haizigou | Qinghai | NW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Xishan | Qinghai | NE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Tianjiazhai | Qinghai | S | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Duoba | Qinghai | W | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Qinghai, the home state of Xining, along with each city's aerial distance from Xining, Qinghai's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nianbo | 36.48° N | 102.4164° E | 1,991 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yushu | 33.0012° N | 97.0089° E | 3,688 m | 592 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Qiaotou | 36.935° N | 101.6736° E | 2,487 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tongren | 35.5148° N | 102.016° E | 2,506 m | 126 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lushar | 36.4842° N | 101.5633° E | 2,738 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Duoba | 36.658° N | 101.5337° E | 2,371 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maqin County | 34.4744° N | 100.245° E | 3,727 m | 276 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Qabqa | 36.2814° N | 100.6131° E | 2,839 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Haomen | 37.3758° N | 101.622° E | 2,865 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guolèmùdé | 36.4293° N | 94.8246° E | 2,804 m | 620 km | 🗺 View Map |
Xining Caojiabao International Airport IATA: XNN 27 km (17 mi) from Xining |
The exact GPS location of Xining gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Qinghai. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Qinghai state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Xining are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Xining lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full China map
Xining sits within Qinghai, China, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Xining for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Qinghai. › Browse every city in Qinghai
Coordinates for Xining in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in China. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Xining are latitude 36.6255° and longitude 101.7574°. In directional format: 36.6255° N, 101.7574° E. These coordinates mark the center of Xining in Qinghai and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Xining is a city in Qinghai, China, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Xining Shi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Xining sits at: Latitude 36° 37' 32" N and Longitude 101° 45' 27" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Xining has a population of approximately 1,677,177 people. This is roughly 28.312% of Qinghai's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Qinghai.
The interactive satellite map of Xining is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.6255, 101.7574 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Xining in Qinghai. For broader context, explore the Qinghai state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Xining is Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN), roughly 27 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Xining sits at an elevation of approximately 2,275 meters (7,464 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Qinghai.
The closest cities to Xining include Ershilipu, Zongzhai, Haizigou. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Xining, sunrise is at 06:11 AM and sunset is at 08:27 PM, giving a day length of 14h 15m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Xining's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Xining is approximately 4,077 km (2,533 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,091 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Xining — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to San Juan Bautista, Chile, roughly 337 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Xining is approximately 1,327 km (825 mi) E of Beijing, the national capital of China, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
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