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Distance from Kunming to Zürich

Straight line

8,302 km
5,159 mi · 4,483 NM

By road

10,803 km
6,712 mi

Travel time

126 h 15 min
flight ≈ 10 h 53 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Zürich?

Kunming (China) and Zürich (Switzerland) are very far apart: 8,302 km in a straight line, that is 5,159 miles or 4,483 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Zürich is 10,803 km (6,712 miles), about 126 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Zürich lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from China into Switzerland. The halfway point is at 46.7280°, 64.4653°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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 Zürich?

By road it is 10,803 km (6,712 miles) from Kunming to Zürich; in a straight line it is 8,302 km (5,159 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Zürich?

About 126 h 15 min on the fastest route (10,803 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zürich from Kunming?

Zürich is to the north-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Zürich?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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.