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Distance from Kota Bharu to Kunming

Straight line

2,094 km
1,301 mi · 1,131 NM

By road

2,929 km
1,820 mi

Travel time

35 h 26 min
flight ≈ 3 h 7 min

Direction

N 1°
initial bearing

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How far is Kota Bharu from Kunming?

Kota Bharu (Malaysia) and Kunming (China) are quite far apart: 2,094 km in a straight line, that is 1,301 miles or 1,131 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kota Bharu to Kunming is 2,929 km (1,820 miles), about 35 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Kota Bharu, Kunming lies to the north (initial bearing 1°). The route crosses from Malaysia into China. The halfway point is at 15.5814°, 102.4698°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 7 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 Kota Bharu from Kunming?

By road it is 2,929 km (1,820 miles) from Kota Bharu to Kunming; in a straight line it is 2,094 km (1,301 miles).

How long is the drive from Kota Bharu to Kunming?

About 35 h 26 min on the fastest route (2,929 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Kota Bharu?

Kunming is to the north of Kota Bharu, at an initial bearing of 1°.

How long is the flight from Kota Bharu to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 7 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.