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Distance from Kunming to Kyoto

Straight line

3,355 km
2,085 mi · 1,811 NM

By road

3,611 km
2,244 mi

Travel time

52 h 41 min
flight ≈ 4 h 42 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Kyoto?

Kunming (China) and Kyoto (Japan) are very far apart: 3,355 km in a straight line, that is 2,085 miles or 1,811 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Kyoto 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 8% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Kyoto lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 31.0842°, 118.3784°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 42 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 Kyoto?

By road it is 3,611 km (2,244 miles) from Kunming to Kyoto; in a straight line it is 3,355 km (2,085 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Kyoto?

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

In which direction is Kyoto from Kunming?

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

How long is the flight from Kunming to Kyoto?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 42 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.