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Distance from Nanjing to Kunming

Straight line

1,751 km
1,088 mi · 945 NM

By road

2,060 km
1,280 mi

Travel time

23 h 1 min
flight ≈ 2 h 41 min

Direction

WSW 248°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Kunming?

Nanjing (China) and Kunming (China) are quite far apart: 1,751 km in a straight line, that is 1,088 miles or 945 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Kunming is 2,060 km (1,280 miles), about 23 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Kunming lies to the west (initial bearing 248°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 28.7876°, 110.4782°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 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 Nanjing from Kunming?

By road it is 2,060 km (1,280 miles) from Nanjing to Kunming; in a straight line it is 1,751 km (1,088 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Kunming?

About 23 h 1 min on the fastest route (2,060 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Nanjing?

Kunming is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 248°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 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.