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Distance from Mashhad to Kunming

Straight line

4,281 km
2,660 mi · 2,312 NM

By road

6,384 km
3,967 mi

Travel time

75 h 44 min
flight ≈ 5 h 51 min

Direction

E 95°
initial bearing

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How far is Mashhad from Kunming?

Mashhad (Iran) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 4,281 km in a straight line, that is 2,660 miles or 2,312 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mashhad to Kunming is 6,384 km (3,967 miles), about 75 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Mashhad, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 95°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 32.5274°, 82.4698°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 51 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 Mashhad from Kunming?

By road it is 6,384 km (3,967 miles) from Mashhad to Kunming; in a straight line it is 4,281 km (2,660 miles).

How long is the drive from Mashhad to Kunming?

About 75 h 44 min on the fastest route (6,384 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Mashhad?

Kunming is to the east of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 95°.

How long is the flight from Mashhad to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 51 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.