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How far is Tachileik from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 358 miles / 577 kilometers / 311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Tachileik (THL) is 504 miles / 811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 38 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Tachilek Airport

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358
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577
Kilometers
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311
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Flight time duration
1 h 10 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min

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Distance from Kunming to Tachileik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 358.273 miles
  • 576.584 kilometers
  • 311.330 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
  • 359.231 miles
  • 578.126 kilometers
  • 312.163 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 Tachileik?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Tachilek Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Tachilek Airport (THL)

On average, flying from Kunming to Tachileik generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 171 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 Tachileik

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

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 Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E