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How far is Kunming from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Kunming (KMG) is 2399 miles / 3861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 55 minutes.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Kunming Changshui International Airport

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Distance from Seoul to Kunming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1637.667 miles
  • 2635.570 kilometers
  • 1423.094 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
  • 1636.578 miles
  • 2633.816 kilometers
  • 1422.147 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 Seoul to Kunming?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

On average, flying from Seoul to Kunming generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Kunming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

Airport information

Origin Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″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

Airlines flying from Seoul (ICN) to Kunming (KMG)

China Eastern Airlines
Korean Air