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Distance from Kunming to Xi’an

Straight line

1,185 km
736 mi · 640 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 59 min

Direction

NNE 29°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Xi’an?

Kunming (China) and Xi’an (China) are quite far apart: 1,185 km in a straight line, that is 736 miles or 640 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kunming, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 29°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.6847°, 105.6808°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 59 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 Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Kunming and Xi’an is 1,185 km (736 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xi’an from Kunming?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 29°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Xi’an?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 59 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.