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Distance from Kunming to Taichung

Straight line

1,821 km
1,131 mi · 983 NM

By road

2,117 km
1,316 mi

Travel time

27 h 38 min
flight ≈ 2 h 47 min

Direction

E 89°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Taichung?

Kunming (China) and Taichung (Taiwan) are quite far apart: 1,821 km in a straight line, that is 1,131 miles or 983 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Taichung is 2,117 km (1,316 miles), about 27 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Taichung lies to the east (initial bearing 89°). The route crosses from China into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 24.8615°, 111.7334°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 47 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 Taichung?

By road it is 2,117 km (1,316 miles) from Kunming to Taichung; in a straight line it is 1,821 km (1,131 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Taichung?

About 27 h 38 min on the fastest route (2,117 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taichung from Kunming?

Taichung is to the east of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 89°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Taichung?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 47 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.