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Distance from Karaj to Kunming

Straight line

5,051 km
3,139 mi · 2,728 NM

By road

7,291 km
4,530 mi

Travel time

87 h 2 min
flight ≈ 6 h 49 min

Direction

E 89°
initial bearing

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How far is Karaj from Kunming?

Karaj (Iran) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 5,051 km in a straight line, that is 3,139 miles or 2,728 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karaj to Kunming is 7,291 km (4,530 miles), about 87 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Karaj, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 89°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 33.1325°, 78.3963°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 49 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 Karaj from Kunming?

By road it is 7,291 km (4,530 miles) from Karaj to Kunming; in a straight line it is 5,051 km (3,139 miles).

How long is the drive from Karaj to Kunming?

About 87 h 2 min on the fastest route (7,291 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Karaj?

Kunming is to the east of Karaj, at an initial bearing of 89°.

How long is the flight from Karaj to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 49 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.