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How far is Kashgar from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) is 1847 miles / 2972 kilometers / 1605 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Kashgar (KHG) is 2673 miles / 4301 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 59 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Kashgar Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Kashgar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1846.919 miles
  • 2972.328 kilometers
  • 1604.928 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
  • 1845.706 miles
  • 2970.376 kilometers
  • 1603.875 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 Kashgar?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Kashgar Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Kashgar Airport (KHG)

On average, flying from Kunming to Kashgar generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 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 Kashgar

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

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 Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″E