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Distance from Dhaka to Kunming

Straight line

1,257 km
781 mi · 679 NM

By road

2,253 km
1,400 mi

Travel time

28 h 11 min
flight ≈ 2 h 4 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

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How far is Dhaka from Kunming?

Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Kunming (China) are quite far apart: 1,257 km in a straight line, that is 781 miles or 679 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dhaka to Kunming is 2,253 km (1,400 miles), about 28 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 79% longer than the straight line.

From Dhaka, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into China. The halfway point is at 24.4994°, 96.5304°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 4 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 Dhaka from Kunming?

By road it is 2,253 km (1,400 miles) from Dhaka to Kunming; in a straight line it is 1,257 km (781 miles).

How long is the drive from Dhaka to Kunming?

About 28 h 11 min on the fastest route (2,253 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Dhaka?

Kunming is to the east of Dhaka, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from Dhaka to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 4 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.