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Distance from Kunming to Moscow

Straight line

6,194 km
3,849 mi · 3,345 NM

By road

8,148 km
5,063 mi

Travel time

96 h 58 min
flight ≈ 8 h 15 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Moscow?

Kunming (China) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 6,194 km in a straight line, that is 3,849 miles or 3,345 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Moscow is 8,148 km (5,063 miles), about 96 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Russia. The halfway point is at 44.9562°, 78.6514°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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 Moscow?

By road it is 8,148 km (5,063 miles) from Kunming to Moscow; in a straight line it is 6,194 km (3,849 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Moscow?

About 96 h 58 min on the fastest route (8,148 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Kunming?

Moscow is to the north-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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.