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Distance from Kunming to Chelyabinsk

Straight line

4,737 km
2,944 mi · 2,558 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 25 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Chelyabinsk?

Kunming (China) and Chelyabinsk (Russia) are very far apart: 4,737 km in a straight line, that is 2,944 miles or 2,558 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kunming, Chelyabinsk lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from China into Russia. The halfway point is at 41.8759°, 86.9516°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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 Chelyabinsk?

The straight-line distance between Kunming and Chelyabinsk is 4,737 km (2,944 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chelyabinsk from Kunming?

Chelyabinsk is to the north-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Chelyabinsk?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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.