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How far is Kangding from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 6311 miles / 10156 kilometers / 5484 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Kangding Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6310.653 miles
  • 10156.012 kilometers
  • 5483.808 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
  • 6297.005 miles
  • 10134.047 kilometers
  • 5471.947 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 Vancouver to Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Kangding Airport is 12 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Kangding generates about 759 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 759 kilograms equals 1 673 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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