Distance from Almaty to Kunming
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How far is Almaty from Kunming?
Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 3,098 km in a straight line, that is 1,925 miles or 1,673 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Almaty to Kunming is 4,290 km (2,666 miles), about 49 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.
From Almaty, Kunming lies to the south-east (initial bearing 122°). The route crosses from Kazakhstan into China. The halfway point is at 34.8225°, 91.2496°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Almaty – Lahore 1,320 km
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Other distances from Kunming
- Kunming – Lijiang 322 km
- Kunming – Guiyang 435 km
- Kunming – Hanoi 549 km
- Kunming – Chongqing 630 km
- Kunming – Chengdu 640 km
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- Kunming – Mandalay 757 km
- Kunming – Zhongshan 903 km
- Kunming – Yunfu 975 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Almaty from Kunming?
By road it is 4,290 km (2,666 miles) from Almaty to Kunming; in a straight line it is 3,098 km (1,925 miles).
How long is the drive from Almaty to Kunming?
About 49 h 6 min on the fastest route (4,290 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kunming from Almaty?
Kunming is to the south-east of Almaty, at an initial bearing of 122°.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Kunming?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 22 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.