How far is Kangding from Ko Samui?
The distance between Ko Samui (Samui Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 1422 miles / 2288 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.
Samui Airport – Kangding Airport
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Distance from Ko Samui to Kangding
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ko Samui to Kangding. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1421.916 miles
- 2288.351 kilometers
- 1235.611 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- 1428.076 miles
- 2298.266 kilometers
- 1240.964 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 Ko Samui to Kangding?
The estimated flight time from Samui Airport to Kangding Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ko Samui and Kangding?
The time difference between Ko Samui and Kangding is 1 hour. Kangding is 1 hour ahead of Ko Samui.
Flight carbon footprint between Samui Airport (USM) and Kangding Airport (KGT)
On average, flying from Ko Samui to Kangding generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ko Samui to Kangding
See the map of the shortest flight path between Samui Airport (USM) and Kangding Airport (KGT).
Airport information
| Origin | Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ko Samui |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | USM |
| ICAO Code: | VTSM |
| Coordinates: | 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E |
| Destination | Kangding Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangding |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KGT |
| ICAO Code: | ZUKD |
| Coordinates: | 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E |