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Distance from Damascus to Kunming

Straight line

6,417 km
3,987 mi · 3,465 NM

By road

8,967 km
5,572 mi

Travel time

108 h 36 min
flight ≈ 8 h 31 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Damascus from Kunming?

Damascus (Syria) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 6,417 km in a straight line, that is 3,987 miles or 3,465 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Damascus to Kunming is 8,967 km (5,572 miles), about 108 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Damascus, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Syria into China. The halfway point is at 33.8144°, 71.0619°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 31 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 Damascus from Kunming?

By road it is 8,967 km (5,572 miles) from Damascus to Kunming; in a straight line it is 6,417 km (3,987 miles).

How long is the drive from Damascus to Kunming?

About 108 h 36 min on the fastest route (8,967 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Damascus?

Kunming is to the east of Damascus, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Damascus to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 31 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.