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How far is Bangda from Sanming?

The distance between Sanming (Shaxian Airport) and Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) is 1291 miles / 2077 kilometers / 1121 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanming (SQJ) to Bangda (BPX) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 43 minutes.

Shaxian Airport – Qamdo Bamda Airport

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Distance from Sanming to Bangda

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanming to Bangda. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1290.532 miles
  • 2076.910 kilometers
  • 1121.442 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
  • 1288.433 miles
  • 2073.532 kilometers
  • 1119.618 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 Sanming to Bangda?

The estimated flight time from Shaxian Airport to Qamdo Bamda Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX)

On average, flying from Sanming to Bangda 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 Sanming to Bangda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX).

Airport information

Origin Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E
Destination Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″E