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How far is Kunming from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) is 1313 miles / 2113 kilometers / 1141 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Kunming (KMG) is 1600 miles / 2575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 0 minutes.

Beijing Capital International 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)
  • 1313.137 miles
  • 2113.289 kilometers
  • 1141.085 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
  • 1314.318 miles
  • 2115.190 kilometers
  • 1142.111 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 Capital International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Kunming?

There is no time difference between Beijing and Kunming.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

On average, flying from Beijing to Kunming generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
Destination 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