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Distance from Fortaleza to Kunming

Straight line

15,259 km
9,481 mi · 8,239 NM

By road

12,957 km
8,051 mi

Travel time

149 h 7 min
flight ≈ 19 h 34 min

Direction

ENE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Fortaleza from Kunming?

Fortaleza (Brazil) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 15,259 km in a straight line, that is 9,481 miles or 8,239 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 29.3497°, 24.2718°.

A direct flight would take about 19 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 Fortaleza from Kunming?

By road it is 12,957 km (8,051 miles) from Fortaleza to Kunming; in a straight line it is 15,259 km (9,481 miles).

How long is the drive from Fortaleza to Kunming?

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

In which direction is Kunming from Fortaleza?

Kunming is to the north-east of Fortaleza, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 19 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.