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Distance from Kobe to Kunming

Straight line

3,297 km
2,049 mi · 1,780 NM

By road

3,611 km
2,244 mi

Travel time

52 h 43 min
flight ≈ 4 h 37 min

Direction

W 260°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Kunming?

Kobe (Japan) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 3,297 km in a straight line, that is 2,049 miles or 1,780 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kobe to Kunming is 3,611 km (2,244 miles), about 52 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Kobe, Kunming lies to the west (initial bearing 260°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 30.8793°, 118.1420°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 37 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 Kobe from Kunming?

By road it is 3,611 km (2,244 miles) from Kobe to Kunming; in a straight line it is 3,297 km (2,049 miles).

How long is the drive from Kobe to Kunming?

About 52 h 43 min on the fastest route (3,611 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Kobe?

Kunming is to the west of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 260°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 37 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.