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Distance from Kunming to Phnom Penh

Straight line

1,510 km
938 mi · 815 NM

By road

2,089 km
1,298 mi

Travel time

26 h 44 min
flight ≈ 2 h 23 min

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Phnom Penh?

Kunming (China) and Phnom Penh (Cambodia) are quite far apart: 1,510 km in a straight line, that is 938 miles or 815 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Phnom Penh is 2,089 km (1,298 miles), about 26 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Phnom Penh lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). The route crosses from China into Cambodia. The halfway point is at 18.3038°, 103.8601°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 23 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 Phnom Penh?

By road it is 2,089 km (1,298 miles) from Kunming to Phnom Penh; in a straight line it is 1,510 km (938 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Phnom Penh?

About 26 h 44 min on the fastest route (2,089 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Phnom Penh from Kunming?

Phnom Penh is to the south of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Phnom Penh?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 23 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.