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Distance from Kunming to Kobe

Straight line

3,297 km
2,049 mi · 1,780 NM

By road

3,611 km
2,244 mi

Travel time

52 h 41 min
flight ≈ 4 h 37 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Kobe?

Kunming (China) and Kobe (Japan) are very far apart: 3,297 km in a straight line, that is 2,049 miles or 1,780 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Kobe is 3,611 km (2,244 miles), about 52 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Kobe lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 30.8793°, 118.1420°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 37 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 Kobe?

By road it is 3,611 km (2,244 miles) from Kunming to Kobe; in a straight line it is 3,297 km (2,049 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Kobe?

About 52 h 41 min on the fastest route (3,611 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kobe from Kunming?

Kobe is to the north-east of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 37 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.