How far is Kangding from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 7888 miles / 12694 kilometers / 6854 nautical miles.

Distance from Raleigh to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7887.807 miles
• 12694.194 kilometers
• 6854.317 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

• 7874.098 miles
• 12672.133 kilometers
• 6842.404 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 Raleigh to Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Kangding Airport is 15 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Kangding?

The time difference between Raleigh and Kangding is 13 hours. Kangding is 13 hours ahead of Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Kangding generates about 982 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 982 kilograms equals 2 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

Airport information

Origin	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W

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