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Distance from Perth to Kunming

Straight line

6,460 km
4,014 mi · 3,488 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 34 min

Direction

NNW 346°
initial bearing

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How far is Perth from Kunming?

Perth (Australia) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 6,460 km in a straight line, that is 4,014 miles or 3,488 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Perth and Kunming, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Perth, Kunming lies to the north (initial bearing 346°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -3.4795°, 109.0734°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Perth from Kunming?

The straight-line distance between Perth and Kunming is 6,460 km (4,014 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kunming from Perth?

Kunming is to the north of Perth, at an initial bearing of 346°.

How long is the flight from Perth to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 34 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.