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Distance from Kunming to Sanaa

Straight line

6,164 km
3,830 mi · 3,328 NM

By road

8,108 km
5,038 mi

Travel time

111 h 53 min
flight ≈ 8 h 12 min

Direction

W 272°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Sanaa?

Kunming (China) and Sanaa (Yemen) are very far apart: 6,164 km in a straight line, that is 3,830 miles or 3,328 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Sanaa is 8,108 km (5,038 miles), about 111 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Sanaa lies to the west (initial bearing 272°). The route crosses from China into Yemen. The halfway point is at 22.8595°, 72.4624°.

A direct flight would take about 8 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 Sanaa?

By road it is 8,108 km (5,038 miles) from Kunming to Sanaa; in a straight line it is 6,164 km (3,830 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Sanaa?

About 111 h 53 min on the fastest route (8,108 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sanaa from Kunming?

Sanaa is to the west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 272°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Sanaa?

A direct flight would take about 8 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.