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Distance from Kunming to Fortaleza

Straight line

15,259 km
9,481 mi · 8,239 NM

By road

12,936 km
8,038 mi

Travel time

149 h 13 min
flight ≈ 19 h 34 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Fortaleza?

Kunming (China) and Fortaleza (Brazil) are very far apart: 15,259 km in a straight line, that is 9,481 miles or 8,239 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Fortaleza 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, Fortaleza lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 29.3497°, 24.2718°.

A direct flight would take about 19 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 Fortaleza?

By road it is 12,936 km (8,038 miles) from Kunming to Fortaleza; in a straight line it is 15,259 km (9,481 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Fortaleza?

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

In which direction is Fortaleza from Kunming?

Fortaleza is to the north-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Fortaleza?

A direct flight would take about 19 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.