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How far is Kunming from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) is 1211 miles / 1949 kilometers / 1052 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Kunming (KMG) is 1421 miles / 2287 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 37 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kunming Changshui International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Kunming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1211.075 miles
  • 1949.037 kilometers
  • 1052.396 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
  • 1209.614 miles
  • 1946.684 kilometers
  • 1051.125 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 Shanghai to Kunming?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kunming?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Kunming.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kunming generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Kunming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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