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Distance from Kunming to Recife

Straight line

15,157 km
9,418 mi · 8,184 NM

By road

12,931 km
8,035 mi

Travel time

149 h 8 min
flight ≈ 19 h 27 min

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Recife?

Kunming (China) and Recife (Brazil) are very far apart: 15,157 km in a straight line, that is 9,418 miles or 8,184 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Recife is 12,931 km (8,035 miles), about 149 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kunming, Recife lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 22.3048°, 27.3941°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 27 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 Recife?

By road it is 12,931 km (8,035 miles) from Kunming to Recife; in a straight line it is 15,157 km (9,418 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Recife?

About 149 h 8 min on the fastest route (12,931 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Recife from Kunming?

Recife is to the west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 27 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.