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How far is Biratnagar from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Biratnagar (Biratnagar Airport) is 970 miles / 1561 kilometers / 843 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Biratnagar (BIR) is 1453 miles / 2338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 20 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Biratnagar Airport

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970
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1561
Kilometers
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843
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 20 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
149 kg

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Distance from Kunming to Biratnagar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kunming to Biratnagar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 969.978 miles
  • 1561.029 kilometers
  • 842.888 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
  • 968.342 miles
  • 1558.395 kilometers
  • 841.466 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 Kunming to Biratnagar?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Biratnagar Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR)

On average, flying from Kunming to Biratnagar generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunming to Biratnagar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR).

Airport information

Origin Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E
Destination Biratnagar Airport
City: Biratnagar
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: BIR
ICAO Code: VNVT
Coordinates: 26°28′53″N, 87°15′50″E