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Distance from Kaohsiung to Kunming

Straight line

1,811 km
1,125 mi · 978 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 46 min

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaohsiung from Kunming?

Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Kunming (China) are quite far apart: 1,811 km in a straight line, that is 1,125 miles or 978 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kaohsiung, Kunming lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from Taiwan into China. The halfway point is at 24.0791°, 111.5986°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 46 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 Kaohsiung from Kunming?

The straight-line distance between Kaohsiung and Kunming is 1,811 km (1,125 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kunming from Kaohsiung?

Kunming is to the west of Kaohsiung, at an initial bearing of 282°.

How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 46 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.