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Distance from Kunming to Almaty

Straight line

3,098 km
1,925 mi · 1,673 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 22 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Almaty?

Kunming (China) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) are very far apart: 3,098 km in a straight line, that is 1,925 miles or 1,673 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kunming, Almaty lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from China into Kazakhstan. The halfway point is at 34.8225°, 91.2496°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 22 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 Kunming from Almaty?

The straight-line distance between Kunming and Almaty is 3,098 km (1,925 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Almaty from Kunming?

Almaty is to the north-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Almaty?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 22 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.