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Distance from Gent to Kunming

Straight line

8,479 km
5,268 mi · 4,578 NM

By road

10,755 km
6,683 mi

Travel time

125 h 28 min
flight ≈ 11 h 6 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Kunming?

Gent (Belgium) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 8,479 km in a straight line, that is 5,268 miles or 4,578 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Kunming is 10,755 km (6,683 miles), about 125 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Belgium into China. The halfway point is at 49.6922°, 65.1666°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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 Gent from Kunming?

By road it is 10,755 km (6,683 miles) from Gent to Kunming; in a straight line it is 8,479 km (5,268 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Kunming?

About 125 h 28 min on the fastest route (10,755 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Gent?

Kunming is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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.