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How far is Bangda from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) is 515 miles / 829 kilometers / 448 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Bangda (BPX) is 798 miles / 1285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 50 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Qamdo Bamda Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Bangda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 515.352 miles
  • 829.378 kilometers
  • 447.828 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
  • 515.900 miles
  • 830.261 kilometers
  • 448.305 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 Kunming to Bangda?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Qamdo Bamda Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX)

On average, flying from Kunming to Bangda generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunming to Bangda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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