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How far is Kunming from Xi'an?

The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) is 744 miles / 1198 kilometers / 647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Kunming (KMG) is 926 miles / 1490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 51 minutes.

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Kunming Changshui International Airport

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Distance from Xi'an to Kunming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 744.279 miles
  • 1197.800 kilometers
  • 646.760 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
  • 745.721 miles
  • 1200.121 kilometers
  • 648.013 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 Xi'an to Kunming?

The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xi'an and Kunming?

There is no time difference between Xi'an and Kunming.

Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

On average, flying from Xi'an to Kunming generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Kunming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

Airport information

Origin Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″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