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Distance from Kunming to Benin City

Straight line

10,430 km
6,481 mi · 5,632 NM

By road

12,347 km
7,672 mi

Travel time

186 h 38 min
flight ≈ 13 h 32 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Benin City?

Kunming (China) and Benin City (Nigeria) are very far apart: 10,430 km in a straight line, that is 6,481 miles or 5,632 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Benin City is 12,347 km (7,672 miles), about 186 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Benin City lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 22.9617°, 51.1748°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 32 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 Benin City?

By road it is 12,347 km (7,672 miles) from Kunming to Benin City; in a straight line it is 10,430 km (6,481 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Benin City?

About 186 h 38 min on the fastest route (12,347 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Benin City from Kunming?

Benin City is to the west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Benin City?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 32 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.