How far is Skardu from Kangding?

The distance between Kangding (Kangding Airport) and Skardu (Skardu Airport) is 1562 miles / 2514 kilometers / 1357 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangding (KGT) to Skardu (KDU) is 2643 miles / 4253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 52 minutes.

Distance from Kangding to Skardu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1561.862 miles
• 2513.573 kilometers
• 1357.221 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

• 1558.977 miles
• 2508.930 kilometers
• 1354.714 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 Skardu?

The estimated flight time from Kangding Airport to Skardu Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kangding and Skardu?

The time difference between Kangding and Skardu is 3 hours. Skardu is 3 hours behind Kangding.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Skardu Airport (KDU)

On average, flying from Kangding to Skardu generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Skardu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Skardu Airport (KDU).

Airport information

Origin	Kangding Airport
City:	Kangding
Country:	China
IATA Code:	KGT
ICAO Code:	ZUKD
Coordinates:	30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E

Destination	Skardu Airport
City:	Skardu
Country:	Pakistan
IATA Code:	KDU
ICAO Code:	OPSD
Coordinates:	35°20′7″N, 75°32′9″E