How far is Kangding from Lijiang?

The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 256 miles / 412 kilometers / 223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Kangding (KGT) is 462 miles / 743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 12 minutes.

Distance from Lijiang to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 256.101 miles
• 412.155 kilometers
• 222.546 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

• 256.787 miles
• 413.259 kilometers
• 223.142 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 Lijiang to Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Kangding Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Kangding?

There is no time difference between Lijiang and Kangding.

Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Lijiang to Kangding generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lijiang to Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

Airport information

Origin	Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City:	Lijiang
Country:	China
IATA Code:	LJG
ICAO Code:	ZPLJ
Coordinates:	26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E

Destination	Kangding Airport
City:	Kangding
Country:	China
IATA Code:	KGT
ICAO Code:	ZUKD
Coordinates:	30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E