Distance from London to Kunming
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How far is London from Kunming?
London (United Kingdom) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 8,702 km in a straight line, that is 5,407 miles or 4,699 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From London, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 50.9428°, 64.3925°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Kunming
- Kunming – Lijiang 322 km
- Kunming – Guiyang 435 km
- Kunming – Hanoi 549 km
- Kunming – Chongqing 630 km
- Kunming – Chengdu 640 km
- Kunming – Nanchong 720 km
- Kunming – Mandalay 757 km
- Kunming – Zhongshan 903 km
- Kunming – Yunfu 975 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Kunming?
The straight-line distance between London and Kunming is 8,702 km (5,407 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kunming from London?
Kunming is to the north-east of London, at an initial bearing of 65°.
How long is the flight from London to Kunming?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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.