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Distance from Kunming to Salvador

Straight line

15,753 km
9,789 mi · 8,506 NM

By road

12,931 km
8,035 mi

Travel time

149 h 8 min
flight ≈ 20 h 12 min

Direction

W 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Salvador?

Kunming (China) and Salvador (Brazil) are very far apart: 15,753 km in a straight line, that is 9,789 miles or 8,506 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Salvador 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, Salvador lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 17.5764°, 26.1966°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 12 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 Salvador?

By road it is 12,931 km (8,035 miles) from Kunming to Salvador; in a straight line it is 15,753 km (9,789 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Salvador?

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

In which direction is Salvador from Kunming?

Salvador is to the west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Salvador?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 12 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.