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How far is Taplejung from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) is 948 miles / 1526 kilometers / 824 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Taplejung (TPJ) is 1533 miles / 2467 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 55 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Taplejung Airport

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948
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1526
Kilometers
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824
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 17 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
147 kg

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Distance from Kunming to Taplejung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 948.187 miles
  • 1525.960 kilometers
  • 823.952 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
  • 946.662 miles
  • 1523.504 kilometers
  • 822.627 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 Taplejung?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Taplejung Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ)

On average, flying from Kunming to Taplejung generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 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 Taplejung

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

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 Taplejung Airport
City: Taplejung
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: TPJ
ICAO Code: VNTJ
Coordinates: 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E