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Distance from Kunming to Kabul

Straight line

3,392 km
2,108 mi · 1,831 NM

By road

5,120 km
3,181 mi

Travel time

62 h 47 min
flight ≈ 4 h 44 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Kabul?

Kunming (China) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are very far apart: 3,392 km in a straight line, that is 2,108 miles or 1,831 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Kabul is 5,120 km (3,181 miles), about 62 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Kabul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from China into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 30.8665°, 86.7656°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 44 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 Kabul?

By road it is 5,120 km (3,181 miles) from Kunming to Kabul; in a straight line it is 3,392 km (2,108 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Kabul?

About 62 h 47 min on the fastest route (5,120 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kabul from Kunming?

Kabul is to the north-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Kabul?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 44 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.