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How far is Kangding from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 7414 miles / 11932 kilometers / 6443 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Kangding Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7413.905 miles
  • 11931.524 kilometers
  • 6442.507 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
  • 7400.543 miles
  • 11910.019 kilometers
  • 6430.896 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 San Diego to Kangding?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Kangding Airport is 14 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from San Diego to Kangding generates about 914 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 914 kilograms equals 2 014 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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