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How far is Kangding from Bishkek?

The distance between Bishkek (Manas International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 1745 miles / 2809 kilometers / 1517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bishkek (FRU) to Kangding (KGT) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 42 minutes.

Manas International Airport – Kangding Airport

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Distance from Bishkek to Kangding

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bishkek to Kangding. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1745.329 miles
  • 2808.836 kilometers
  • 1516.650 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
  • 1743.273 miles
  • 2805.526 kilometers
  • 1514.863 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 Bishkek to Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Manas International Airport to Kangding Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Bishkek to Kangding generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bishkek to Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

Airport information

Origin Manas International Airport
City: Bishkek
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: FRU
ICAO Code: UAFM
Coordinates: 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″E
Destination Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E