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Distance from Kunming to Gent

Straight line

8,479 km
5,268 mi · 4,578 NM

By road

10,733 km
6,669 mi

Travel time

125 h 35 min
flight ≈ 11 h 6 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Gent?

Kunming (China) and Gent (Belgium) are very far apart: 8,479 km in a straight line, that is 5,268 miles or 4,578 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Gent is 10,733 km (6,669 miles), about 125 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Gent lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from China into Belgium. The halfway point is at 49.6922°, 65.1666°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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 Gent?

By road it is 10,733 km (6,669 miles) from Kunming to Gent; in a straight line it is 8,479 km (5,268 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Gent?

About 125 h 35 min on the fastest route (10,733 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gent from Kunming?

Gent is to the north-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Gent?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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.