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Distance from Kunming to Baotou

Straight line

1,853 km
1,151 mi · 1,000 NM

By road

2,287 km
1,421 mi

Travel time

25 h 45 min
flight ≈ 2 h 49 min

Direction

NNE 20°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Baotou?

Kunming (China) and Baotou (China) are quite far apart: 1,853 km in a straight line, that is 1,151 miles or 1,000 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Baotou is 2,287 km (1,421 miles), about 25 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Baotou lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 32.8637°, 106.0460°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 49 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 Baotou?

By road it is 2,287 km (1,421 miles) from Kunming to Baotou; in a straight line it is 1,853 km (1,151 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Baotou?

About 25 h 45 min on the fastest route (2,287 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baotou from Kunming?

Baotou is to the north of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 20°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Baotou?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 49 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.