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How far is Kangding from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 7305 miles / 11757 kilometers / 6348 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Kangding Airport

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7305
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11757
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6348
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Distance from Los Angeles to Kangding

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Kangding. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7305.261 miles
  • 11756.678 kilometers
  • 6348.098 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
  • 7291.798 miles
  • 11735.011 kilometers
  • 6336.399 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 Los Angeles to Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Kangding Airport is 14 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Kangding generates about 898 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 898 kilograms equals 1 980 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E