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Distance from Mecca to Kunming

Straight line

6,392 km
3,972 mi · 3,451 NM

By road

8,908 km
5,535 mi

Travel time

111 h 14 min
flight ≈ 8 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Mecca from Kunming?

Mecca (Saudi Arabia) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 6,392 km in a straight line, that is 3,972 miles or 3,451 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mecca to Kunming is 8,908 km (5,535 miles), about 111 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Mecca, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 26.7098°, 70.7977°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 29 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 Mecca from Kunming?

By road it is 8,908 km (5,535 miles) from Mecca to Kunming; in a straight line it is 6,392 km (3,972 miles).

How long is the drive from Mecca to Kunming?

About 111 h 14 min on the fastest route (8,908 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Mecca?

Kunming is to the east of Mecca, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Mecca to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 29 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.