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Distance from Kunming to Athens

Straight line

7,421 km
4,611 mi · 4,007 NM

By road

10,751 km
6,680 mi

Travel time

126 h 47 min
flight ≈ 9 h 47 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Athens?

Kunming (China) and Athens (Greece) are very far apart: 7,421 km in a straight line, that is 4,611 miles or 4,007 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Athens is 10,751 km (6,680 miles), about 126 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Athens lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from China into Greece. The halfway point is at 38.4202°, 66.5040°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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 Athens?

By road it is 10,751 km (6,680 miles) from Kunming to Athens; in a straight line it is 7,421 km (4,611 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Athens?

About 126 h 47 min on the fastest route (10,751 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Athens from Kunming?

Athens is to the north-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Athens?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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.