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How far is Sakon Nakhon from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Sakon Nakhon (Sakon Nakhon Airport) is 544 miles / 875 kilometers / 472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Sakon Nakhon (SNO) is 880 miles / 1417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 12 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Sakon Nakhon Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Sakon Nakhon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 543.718 miles
  • 875.029 kilometers
  • 472.478 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
  • 545.969 miles
  • 878.652 kilometers
  • 474.434 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 Sakon Nakhon?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)

On average, flying from Kunming to Sakon Nakhon generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 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 Sakon Nakhon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO).

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 Sakon Nakhon Airport
City: Sakon Nakhon
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: SNO
ICAO Code: VTUI
Coordinates: 17°11′42″N, 104°7′8″E