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Distance from Kunming to Sharjah

Straight line

4,742 km
2,947 mi · 2,561 NM

By road

6,932 km
4,307 mi

Travel time

86 h 59 min
flight ≈ 6 h 26 min

Direction

W 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Sharjah?

Kunming (China) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) are very far apart: 4,742 km in a straight line, that is 2,947 miles or 2,561 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Sharjah is 6,932 km (4,307 miles), about 86 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Sharjah lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from China into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 27.1780°, 79.0959°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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 Sharjah?

By road it is 6,932 km (4,307 miles) from Kunming to Sharjah; in a straight line it is 4,742 km (2,947 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Sharjah?

About 86 h 59 min on the fastest route (6,932 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sharjah from Kunming?

Sharjah is to the west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Sharjah?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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.