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Distance from Kunming to Sendai

Straight line

3,870 km
2,405 mi · 2,090 NM

By road

4,482 km
2,785 mi

Travel time

53 h 38 min
flight ≈ 5 h 20 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Sendai?

Kunming (China) and Sendai (Japan) are very far apart: 3,870 km in a straight line, that is 2,405 miles or 2,090 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Sendai is 4,482 km (2,785 miles), about 53 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Sendai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 33.1079°, 120.3767°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 20 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 Sendai?

By road it is 4,482 km (2,785 miles) from Kunming to Sendai; in a straight line it is 3,870 km (2,405 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Sendai?

About 53 h 38 min on the fastest route (4,482 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sendai from Kunming?

Sendai is to the north-east of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 20 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.