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How far is Kangding from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 5109 miles / 8222 kilometers / 4440 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Kangding Airport

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Distance from London to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5109.197 miles
  • 8222.455 kilometers
  • 4439.771 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
  • 5098.169 miles
  • 8204.707 kilometers
  • 4430.187 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 London to Kangding?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Kangding Airport is 10 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from London to Kangding generates about 598 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 598 kilograms equals 1 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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