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How far is Decatur, IL, from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 7909 miles / 12728 kilometers / 6872 nautical miles.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7908.653 miles
  • 12727.743 kilometers
  • 6872.432 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
  • 7895.638 miles
  • 12706.797 kilometers
  • 6861.121 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Decatur Airport is 15 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Kunming to Decatur generates about 985 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 985 kilograms equals 2 172 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kunming to Decatur

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

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W