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How far is Kandla from Sanming?

The distance between Sanming (Shaxian Airport) and Kandla (Kandla Airport) is 2992 miles / 4815 kilometers / 2600 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanming (SQJ) to Kandla (IXY) is 3922 miles / 6312 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 21 minutes.

Shaxian Airport – Kandla Airport

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2992
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4815
Kilometers
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2600
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 9 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
333 kg

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Distance from Sanming to Kandla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanming to Kandla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2991.633 miles
  • 4814.566 kilometers
  • 2599.658 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
  • 2986.634 miles
  • 4806.522 kilometers
  • 2595.314 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 Sanming to Kandla?

The estimated flight time from Shaxian Airport to Kandla Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Kandla Airport (IXY)

On average, flying from Sanming to Kandla generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 735 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanming to Kandla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Kandla Airport (IXY).

Airport information

Origin Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E
Destination Kandla Airport
City: Kandla
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: IXY
ICAO Code: VAKE
Coordinates: 23°6′45″N, 70°6′1″E