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Distance from Kabul to Kunming

Straight line

3,392 km
2,108 mi · 1,831 NM

By road

5,121 km
3,182 mi

Travel time

62 h 56 min
flight ≈ 4 h 44 min

Direction

E 99°
initial bearing

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How far is Kabul from Kunming?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 3,392 km in a straight line, that is 2,108 miles or 1,831 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kabul to Kunming is 5,121 km (3,182 miles), about 62 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Kabul, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into China. The halfway point is at 30.8665°, 86.7656°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 44 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 Kabul from Kunming?

By road it is 5,121 km (3,182 miles) from Kabul to Kunming; in a straight line it is 3,392 km (2,108 miles).

How long is the drive from Kabul to Kunming?

About 62 h 56 min on the fastest route (5,121 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Kabul?

Kunming is to the east of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 99°.

How long is the flight from Kabul to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 44 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.