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Distance from Kunming to São Paulo

Straight line

16,922 km
10,515 mi · 9,137 NM

By road

12,936 km
8,038 mi

Travel time

149 h 13 min
flight ≈ 21 h 39 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from São Paulo?

Kunming (China) and São Paulo (Brazil) are very far apart: 16,922 km in a straight line, that is 10,515 miles or 9,137 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to São Paulo is 12,936 km (8,038 miles), about 149 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kunming, São Paulo lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 2.8191°, 26.8128°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 39 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 São Paulo?

By road it is 12,936 km (8,038 miles) from Kunming to São Paulo; in a straight line it is 16,922 km (10,515 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to São Paulo?

About 149 h 13 min on the fastest route (12,936 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is São Paulo from Kunming?

São Paulo is to the west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to São Paulo?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 39 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.