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Distance from Kunming to Mandalay

Straight line

758 km
471 mi · 409 NM

By road

1,078 km
670 mi

Travel time

13 h 13 min
flight ≈ 1 h 27 min

Direction

WSW 245°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Mandalay?

Kunming (China) and Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)) are quite far apart: 758 km in a straight line, that is 471 miles or 409 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Mandalay is 1,078 km (670 miles), about 13 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Mandalay lies to the south-west (initial bearing 245°). The route crosses from China into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at 23.5420°, 99.3623°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 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 Mandalay?

By road it is 1,078 km (670 miles) from Kunming to Mandalay; in a straight line it is 758 km (471 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Mandalay?

About 13 h 13 min on the fastest route (1,078 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mandalay from Kunming?

Mandalay is to the south-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 245°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Mandalay?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 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.