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Distance from Kunming to Mashhad

Straight line

4,281 km
2,660 mi · 2,312 NM

By road

6,411 km
3,983 mi

Travel time

76 h
flight ≈ 5 h 51 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Mashhad?

Kunming (China) and Mashhad (Iran) are very far apart: 4,281 km in a straight line, that is 2,660 miles or 2,312 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Mashhad is 6,411 km (3,983 miles), about 76 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Mashhad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 32.5274°, 82.4698°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 51 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 Mashhad?

By road it is 6,411 km (3,983 miles) from Kunming to Mashhad; in a straight line it is 4,281 km (2,660 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Mashhad?

About 76 h on the fastest route (6,411 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mashhad from Kunming?

Mashhad is to the north-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Mashhad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 51 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.