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How far is Simao from Bangda?

The distance between Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) and Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) is 585 miles / 941 kilometers / 508 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangda (BPX) to Simao (SYM) is 874 miles / 1406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 14 minutes.

Qamdo Bamda Airport – Pu'er Simao Airport

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Distance from Bangda to Simao

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangda to Simao. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 584.826 miles
  • 941.186 kilometers
  • 508.200 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
  • 586.397 miles
  • 943.714 kilometers
  • 509.565 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 Bangda to Simao?

The estimated flight time from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Pu'er Simao Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM)

On average, flying from Bangda to Simao generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangda to Simao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM).

Airport information

Origin Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″E
Destination Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E