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How far is Jomsom from Kangding?

The distance between Kangding (Kangding Airport) and Jomsom (Jomsom Airport) is 1089 miles / 1752 kilometers / 946 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangding (KGT) to Jomsom (JMO) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 53 minutes.

Kangding Airport – Jomsom Airport

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1089
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1752
Kilometers
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946
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 33 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
156 kg

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Distance from Kangding to Jomsom

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1088.573 miles
  • 1751.888 kilometers
  • 945.944 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
  • 1086.517 miles
  • 1748.580 kilometers
  • 944.158 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 Jomsom?

The estimated flight time from Kangding Airport to Jomsom Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Jomsom Airport (JMO)

On average, flying from Kangding to Jomsom generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 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 Jomsom

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Jomsom Airport (JMO).

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 Jomsom Airport
City: Jomsom
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: JMO
ICAO Code: VNJS
Coordinates: 28°46′49″N, 83°43′22″E