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Distance from Kunming to Tripoli

Straight line

8,505 km
5,285 mi · 4,592 NM

By road

12,350 km
7,674 mi

Travel time

186 h 44 min
flight ≈ 11 h 8 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Tripoli?

Kunming (China) and Tripoli (Libya) are very far apart: 8,505 km in a straight line, that is 5,285 miles or 4,592 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Tripoli is 12,350 km (7,674 miles), about 186 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Tripoli lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from China into Libya. The halfway point is at 37.9181°, 60.1094°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 8 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 Tripoli?

By road it is 12,350 km (7,674 miles) from Kunming to Tripoli; in a straight line it is 8,505 km (5,285 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Tripoli?

About 186 h 44 min on the fastest route (12,350 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tripoli from Kunming?

Tripoli is to the north-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 8 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.