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Distance from Kunming to Tianshui

Straight line

1,097 km
682 mi · 592 NM

By road

1,403 km
872 mi

Travel time

16 h 13 min
flight ≈ 1 h 52 min

Direction

NNE 15°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Tianshui?

Kunming (China) and Tianshui (China) are quite far apart: 1,097 km in a straight line, that is 682 miles or 592 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Tianshui is 1,403 km (872 miles), about 16 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Tianshui lies to the north (initial bearing 15°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.8178°, 104.1580°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 52 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 Tianshui?

By road it is 1,403 km (872 miles) from Kunming to Tianshui; in a straight line it is 1,097 km (682 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Tianshui?

About 16 h 13 min on the fastest route (1,403 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianshui from Kunming?

Tianshui is to the north of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 15°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Tianshui?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 52 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.