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Distance from Kunming to Lijiang

Straight line

322 km
200 mi · 174 NM

By road

466 km
289 mi

Travel time

5 h 17 min
flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Lijiang?

Kunming (China) and Lijiang (China) are a medium distance apart: 322 km in a straight line, that is 200 miles or 174 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Lijiang is 466 km (289 miles), about 5 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Lijiang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 25.9592°, 101.4792°.

A direct flight would take about 54 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 Lijiang?

By road it is 466 km (289 miles) from Kunming to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 322 km (200 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Lijiang?

About 5 h 17 min on the fastest route (466 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Kunming?

Lijiang is to the north-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Lijiang?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.