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How far is Columbia, MO, from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 7936 miles / 12772 kilometers / 6896 nautical miles.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7935.901 miles
  • 12771.594 kilometers
  • 6896.109 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
  • 7922.957 miles
  • 12750.764 kilometers
  • 6884.862 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 15 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Kunming to Columbia generates about 989 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 989 kilograms equals 2 180 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kunming to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W