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Distance from Adelaide to Kunming

Straight line

7,640 km
4,747 mi · 4,125 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 3 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Adelaide from Kunming?

Adelaide (Australia) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 7,640 km in a straight line, that is 4,747 miles or 4,125 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Adelaide and Kunming, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Adelaide, Kunming lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -5.1956°, 119.7325°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Adelaide from Kunming?

The straight-line distance between Adelaide and Kunming is 7,640 km (4,747 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kunming from Adelaide?

Kunming is to the north-west of Adelaide, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 3 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.