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How far is Beijing from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 1291 miles / 2077 kilometers / 1122 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Beijing (NAY) is 1580 miles / 2542 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 49 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1290.881 miles
  • 2077.472 kilometers
  • 1121.745 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
  • 1292.044 miles
  • 2079.343 kilometers
  • 1122.755 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Beijing?

There is no time difference between Kunming and Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Kunming to Beijing generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 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 Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E