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How far is Bishkek from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Bishkek (Manas International Airport) is 2028 miles / 3264 kilometers / 1762 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Bishkek (FRU) is 2980 miles / 4796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 38 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Manas International Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Bishkek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2028.137 miles
  • 3263.970 kilometers
  • 1762.403 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
  • 2027.269 miles
  • 3262.573 kilometers
  • 1761.648 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 Bishkek?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Manas International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Manas International Airport (FRU)

On average, flying from Kunming to Bishkek generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 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 Bishkek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Manas International Airport (FRU).

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 Manas International Airport
City: Bishkek
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: FRU
ICAO Code: UAFM
Coordinates: 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″E