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Distance from Kunming to Shanghai

Straight line

1,961 km
1,219 mi · 1,059 NM

By road

2,277 km
1,415 mi

Travel time

25 h 29 min
flight ≈ 2 h 57 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Shanghai?

Kunming (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 1,961 km in a straight line, that is 1,219 miles or 1,059 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Shanghai is 2,277 km (1,415 miles), about 25 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 28.4515°, 111.8152°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 57 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 Shanghai?

By road it is 2,277 km (1,415 miles) from Kunming to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 1,961 km (1,219 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Shanghai?

About 25 h 29 min on the fastest route (2,277 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Kunming?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 57 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.