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Distance from Kunming to Kota Bharu

Straight line

2,094 km
1,301 mi · 1,131 NM

By road

2,927 km
1,819 mi

Travel time

35 h 26 min
flight ≈ 3 h 7 min

Direction

S 181°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Kota Bharu?

Kunming (China) and Kota Bharu (Malaysia) are quite far apart: 2,094 km in a straight line, that is 1,301 miles or 1,131 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Kota Bharu is 2,927 km (1,819 miles), about 35 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Kota Bharu lies to the south (initial bearing 181°). The route crosses from China into Malaysia. The halfway point is at 15.5814°, 102.4698°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 7 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 Kota Bharu?

By road it is 2,927 km (1,819 miles) from Kunming to Kota Bharu; in a straight line it is 2,094 km (1,301 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Kota Bharu?

About 35 h 26 min on the fastest route (2,927 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kota Bharu from Kunming?

Kota Bharu is to the south of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 181°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Kota Bharu?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 7 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.