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Distance from Kunming to Medan

Straight line

2,413 km
1,500 mi · 1,303 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 31 min

Direction

S 191°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Medan?

Kunming (China) and Medan (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 2,413 km in a straight line, that is 1,500 miles or 1,303 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Kunming and Medan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kunming, Medan lies to the south (initial bearing 191°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 14.3197°, 100.5946°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kunming from Medan?

The straight-line distance between Kunming and Medan is 2,413 km (1,500 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Medan from Kunming?

Medan is to the south of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 191°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Medan?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 31 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.