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How far is Surat Thani from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Surat Thani (Surat Thani International Airport) is 1116 miles / 1796 kilometers / 970 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Surat Thani (URT) is 1450 miles / 2333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 50 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Surat Thani International Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Surat Thani

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1116.291 miles
  • 1796.496 kilometers
  • 970.030 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
  • 1121.220 miles
  • 1804.429 kilometers
  • 974.314 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 Surat Thani?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Surat Thani International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Surat Thani International Airport (URT)

On average, flying from Kunming to Surat Thani generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 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 Surat Thani

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Surat Thani International Airport (URT).

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 Surat Thani International Airport
City: Surat Thani
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: URT
ICAO Code: VTSB
Coordinates: 9°7′57″N, 99°8′8″E