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Distance from Kunming to Sapporo

Straight line

4,039 km
2,510 mi · 2,181 NM

By road

5,593 km
3,476 mi

Travel time

119 h 10 min
flight ≈ 5 h 33 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Sapporo?

Kunming (China) and Sapporo (Japan) are very far apart: 4,039 km in a straight line, that is 2,510 miles or 2,181 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Sapporo is 5,593 km (3,476 miles), about 119 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Sapporo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 35.5897°, 119.8821°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 33 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 Sapporo?

By road it is 5,593 km (3,476 miles) from Kunming to Sapporo; in a straight line it is 4,039 km (2,510 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Sapporo?

About 119 h 10 min on the fastest route (5,593 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sapporo from Kunming?

Sapporo is to the north-east of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Sapporo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 33 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.