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Distance from Cali to Kunming

Straight line

16,852 km
10,472 mi · 9,100 NM

By road

12,957 km
8,051 mi

Travel time

149 h 7 min
flight ≈ 21 h 34 min

Direction

N 1°
initial bearing

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How far is Cali from Kunming?

Cali (Colombia) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 16,852 km in a straight line, that is 10,472 miles or 9,100 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cali to Kunming is 12,957 km (8,051 miles), about 149 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cali, Kunming lies to the north (initial bearing 1°). The route crosses from Colombia into China. The halfway point is at 79.1011°, -69.1091°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 34 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 Cali from Kunming?

By road it is 12,957 km (8,051 miles) from Cali to Kunming; in a straight line it is 16,852 km (10,472 miles).

How long is the drive from Cali to Kunming?

About 149 h 7 min on the fastest route (12,957 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Cali?

Kunming is to the north of Cali, at an initial bearing of 1°.

How long is the flight from Cali to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 34 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.