How far is Houston, TX, from Kunming?
The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 8466 miles / 13624 kilometers / 7356 nautical miles.
Kunming Changshui International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Kunming to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kunming to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8465.540 miles
- 13623.966 kilometers
- 7356.353 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- 8453.732 miles
- 13604.963 kilometers
- 7346.092 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 16 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kunming and Houston?
The time difference between Kunming and Houston is 14 hours. Houston is 14 hours behind Kunming.
Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Kunming to Houston generates about 1 067 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 067 kilograms equals 2 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kunming to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kunming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KMG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPPP |
| Coordinates: | 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |