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Distance from Kunming to Perth

Straight line

6,460 km
4,014 mi · 3,488 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 34 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Perth?

Kunming (China) and Perth (Australia) are very far apart: 6,460 km in a straight line, that is 4,014 miles or 3,488 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 Perth, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kunming, Perth lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -3.4795°, 109.0734°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kunming from Perth?

The straight-line distance between Kunming and Perth is 6,460 km (4,014 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Perth from Kunming?

Perth is to the south of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Perth?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 34 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.