How far is Ko Samui from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 1077 miles / 1733 kilometers / 936 nautical miles.

Distance from Kunming to Ko Samui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1076.723 miles
• 1732.817 kilometers
• 935.646 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

• 1081.580 miles
• 1740.633 kilometers
• 939.867 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 Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Samui Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Ko Samui?

The time difference between Kunming and Ko Samui is 1 hour. Ko Samui is 1 hour behind Kunming.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Kunming to Ko Samui generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kunming to Ko Samui

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

Airport information

Origin	Kunming Changshui International Airport
City:	Kunming
Country:	China
IATA Code:	KMG
ICAO Code:	ZPPP
Coordinates:	24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E

Destination	Samui Airport
City:	Ko Samui
Country:	Thailand
IATA Code:	USM
ICAO Code:	VTSM
Coordinates:	9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E