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Distance from Kunming to Medellín

Straight line

16,537 km
10,276 mi · 8,929 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 10 min

Direction

N 357°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Medellín?

Kunming (China) and Medellín (Colombia) are very far apart: 16,537 km in a straight line, that is 10,276 miles or 8,929 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kunming, Medellín lies to the north (initial bearing 357°). The route crosses from China into Colombia. The halfway point is at 80.1371°, -58.4893°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 10 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 Medellín?

The straight-line distance between Kunming and Medellín is 16,537 km (10,276 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Medellín from Kunming?

Medellín is to the north of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 357°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Medellín?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 10 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.