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How far is Simikot from Kangding?

The distance between Kangding (Kangding Airport) and Simikot (Simikot Airport) is 1192 miles / 1918 kilometers / 1036 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangding (KGT) to Simikot (IMK) is 1896 miles / 3051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 26 minutes.

Kangding Airport – Simikot Airport

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1192
Miles
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1918
Kilometers
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1036
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 45 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
161 kg

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Distance from Kangding to Simikot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1191.806 miles
  • 1918.025 kilometers
  • 1035.651 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
  • 1189.474 miles
  • 1914.273 kilometers
  • 1033.625 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 Kangding to Simikot?

The estimated flight time from Kangding Airport to Simikot Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Simikot Airport (IMK)

On average, flying from Kangding to Simikot generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangding to Simikot

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Simikot Airport (IMK).

Airport information

Origin Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E
Destination Simikot Airport
City: Simikot
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: IMK
ICAO Code: VNST
Coordinates: 29°58′15″N, 81°49′8″E