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Distance from Lijiang to Kunming

Straight line

322 km
200 mi · 174 NM

By road

461 km
287 mi

Travel time

5 h 18 min
flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

SE 129°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Kunming?

Lijiang (China) and Kunming (China) are a medium distance apart: 322 km in a straight line, that is 200 miles or 174 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Kunming is 461 km (287 miles), about 5 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Kunming lies to the south-east (initial bearing 129°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 25.9592°, 101.4792°.

A direct flight would take about 54 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 Lijiang from Kunming?

By road it is 461 km (287 miles) from Lijiang to Kunming; in a straight line it is 322 km (200 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Kunming?

About 5 h 18 min on the fastest route (461 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Lijiang?

Kunming is to the south-east of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 129°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.