How far is Kunming from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) is 1291 miles / 2077 kilometers / 1122 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Kunming (KMG) is 1584 miles / 2550 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 49 minutes.
Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Kunming Changshui International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Kunming
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Kunming. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1290.881 miles
- 2077.472 kilometers
- 1121.745 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- 1292.044 miles
- 2079.343 kilometers
- 1122.755 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 Beijing to Kunming?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Kunming?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
On average, flying from Beijing to Kunming generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Kunming
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |
| Destination | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kunming |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | KMG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPPP |
| Coordinates: | 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E |