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Distance from Datong to Kunming

Straight line

1,939 km
1,205 mi · 1,047 NM

By road

2,340 km
1,454 mi

Travel time

26 h 24 min
flight ≈ 2 h 55 min

Direction

SSW 214°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Kunming?

Datong (China) and Kunming (China) are quite far apart: 1,939 km in a straight line, that is 1,205 miles or 1,047 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Datong to Kunming is 2,340 km (1,454 miles), about 26 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Datong, Kunming lies to the south-west (initial bearing 214°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 32.6763°, 107.5574°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 55 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 Datong from Kunming?

By road it is 2,340 km (1,454 miles) from Datong to Kunming; in a straight line it is 1,939 km (1,205 miles).

How long is the drive from Datong to Kunming?

About 26 h 24 min on the fastest route (2,340 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Datong?

Kunming is to the south-west of Datong, at an initial bearing of 214°.

How long is the flight from Datong to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 55 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.