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How far is Nyingchi from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Nyingchi (Nyingchi Mainling Airport) is 597 miles / 960 kilometers / 518 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Nyingchi (LZY) is 1123 miles / 1808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 2 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Nyingchi Mainling Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Nyingchi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 596.667 miles
  • 960.243 kilometers
  • 518.490 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
  • 596.373 miles
  • 959.769 kilometers
  • 518.234 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 Nyingchi?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)

On average, flying from Kunming to Nyingchi generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 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 Nyingchi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY).

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 Nyingchi Mainling Airport
City: Nyingchi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LZY
ICAO Code: ZUNZ
Coordinates: 29°18′11″N, 94°20′7″E