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How far is Xi'an from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 744 miles / 1198 kilometers / 647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Xi'an (XIY) is 925 miles / 1489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 50 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 744.279 miles
  • 1197.800 kilometers
  • 646.760 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
  • 745.721 miles
  • 1200.121 kilometers
  • 648.013 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 Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Xi'an?

There is no time difference between Kunming and Xi'an.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Kunming to Xi'an generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 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 Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E