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Distance from Kunming to Buenos Aires

Straight line

17,915 km
11,132 mi · 9,673 NM

By road

12,936 km
8,038 mi

Travel time

149 h 13 min
flight ≈ 22 h 54 min

Direction

SW 235°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Buenos Aires?

Kunming (China) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 17,915 km in a straight line, that is 11,132 miles or 9,673 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Buenos Aires is 12,936 km (8,038 miles), about 149 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kunming, Buenos Aires lies to the south-west (initial bearing 235°). The route crosses from China into Argentina. The halfway point is at -26.1039°, 38.2575°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 54 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 Buenos Aires?

By road it is 12,936 km (8,038 miles) from Kunming to Buenos Aires; in a straight line it is 17,915 km (11,132 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Buenos Aires?

About 149 h 13 min on the fastest route (12,936 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Kunming?

Buenos Aires is to the south-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 235°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 54 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.