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Distance from Kunming to Karaj

Straight line

5,051 km
3,139 mi · 2,728 NM

By road

7,277 km
4,521 mi

Travel time

87 h 16 min
flight ≈ 6 h 49 min

Direction

WNW 297°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Karaj?

Kunming (China) and Karaj (Iran) are very far apart: 5,051 km in a straight line, that is 3,139 miles or 2,728 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Karaj is 7,277 km (4,521 miles), about 87 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Karaj lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 33.1325°, 78.3963°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 49 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 Karaj?

By road it is 7,277 km (4,521 miles) from Kunming to Karaj; in a straight line it is 5,051 km (3,139 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Karaj?

About 87 h 16 min on the fastest route (7,277 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Kunming?

Karaj is to the north-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 297°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Karaj?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 49 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.