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How far is Kunming from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) is 1531 miles / 2464 kilometers / 1331 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kunming (KMG) is 2006 miles / 3229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 24 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Kunming Changshui International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1531.132 miles
  • 2464.118 kilometers
  • 1330.517 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
  • 1538.650 miles
  • 2476.216 kilometers
  • 1337.050 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kunming?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Kunming?

There is no time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Kunming.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kunming (KMG)

AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines