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Distance from Addis Ababa to Kunming

Straight line

6,976 km
4,335 mi · 3,767 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Kunming?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 6,976 km in a straight line, that is 4,335 miles or 3,767 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Addis Ababa, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into China. The halfway point is at 19.8517°, 69.1911°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Addis Ababa from Kunming?

The straight-line distance between Addis Ababa and Kunming is 6,976 km (4,335 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kunming from Addis Ababa?

Kunming is to the north-east of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 13 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.