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Distance from Kunming to Adelaide

Straight line

7,640 km
4,747 mi · 4,125 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 3 min

Direction

SSE 149°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Adelaide?

Kunming (China) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 7,640 km in a straight line, that is 4,747 miles or 4,125 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Kunming and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kunming, Adelaide lies to the south-east (initial bearing 149°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -5.1956°, 119.7325°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kunming from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Kunming and Adelaide is 7,640 km (4,747 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Kunming?

Adelaide is to the south-east of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 149°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 3 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.