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How far is Kunming from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) is 1085 miles / 1745 kilometers / 942 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Kunming (KMG) is 1294 miles / 2082 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 24 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Kunming Changshui International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Kunming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1084.602 miles
  • 1745.497 kilometers
  • 942.493 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
  • 1083.609 miles
  • 1743.899 kilometers
  • 941.630 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 Nanjing to Kunming?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Kunming?

There is no time difference between Nanjing and Kunming.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Kunming generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Kunming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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