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Distance from Moscow to Kunming

Straight line

6,194 km
3,849 mi · 3,345 NM

By road

8,174 km
5,079 mi

Travel time

96 h 55 min
flight ≈ 8 h 15 min

Direction

E 95°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Kunming?

Moscow (Russia) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 6,194 km in a straight line, that is 3,849 miles or 3,345 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Kunming is 8,174 km (5,079 miles), about 96 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 95°). The route crosses from Russia into China. The halfway point is at 44.9562°, 78.6514°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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 Moscow from Kunming?

By road it is 8,174 km (5,079 miles) from Moscow to Kunming; in a straight line it is 6,194 km (3,849 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Kunming?

About 96 h 55 min on the fastest route (8,174 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Moscow?

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

How long is the flight from Moscow to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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.