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Distance from Kunming to Cali

Straight line

16,852 km
10,472 mi · 9,100 NM

By road

12,936 km
8,038 mi

Travel time

149 h 13 min
flight ≈ 21 h 34 min

Direction

N 358°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Cali?

Kunming (China) and Cali (Colombia) are very far apart: 16,852 km in a straight line, that is 10,472 miles or 9,100 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Cali 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, Cali lies to the north (initial bearing 358°). The route crosses from China into Colombia. The halfway point is at 79.1011°, -69.1091°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 34 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 Cali?

By road it is 12,936 km (8,038 miles) from Kunming to Cali; in a straight line it is 16,852 km (10,472 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Cali?

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

In which direction is Cali from Kunming?

Cali is to the north of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 358°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Cali?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 34 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.