How far is Kunming from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) is 796 miles / 1281 kilometers / 691 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Kunming (KMG) is 1138 miles / 1832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 4 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Kunming Changshui International Airport
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Distance from Xining to Kunming
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Kunming. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 795.735 miles
- 1280.612 kilometers
- 691.475 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- 798.078 miles
- 1284.382 kilometers
- 693.511 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 Xining to Kunming?
The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Kunming?
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
On average, flying from Xining to Kunming generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Kunming
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
Airport information
| Origin | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
| Destination | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kunming |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | KMG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPPP |
| Coordinates: | 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E |
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