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Distance from Kunming to Cairo

Straight line

6,966 km
4,328 mi · 3,761 NM

By road

9,154 km
5,688 mi

Travel time

112 h 46 min
flight ≈ 9 h 12 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Cairo?

Kunming (China) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 6,966 km in a straight line, that is 4,328 miles or 3,761 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Cairo is 9,154 km (5,688 miles), about 112 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into Egypt. The halfway point is at 32.7249°, 67.9273°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 12 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 Cairo?

By road it is 9,154 km (5,688 miles) from Kunming to Cairo; in a straight line it is 6,966 km (4,328 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Cairo?

About 112 h 46 min on the fastest route (9,154 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Kunming?

Cairo is to the west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 12 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.