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Distance from Pretoria to Kunming

Straight line

9,785 km
6,080 mi · 5,283 NM

By road

8,107 km
5,037 mi

Travel time

112 h 7 min
flight ≈ 12 h 44 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Kunming?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 9,785 km in a straight line, that is 6,080 miles or 5,283 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pretoria to Kunming is 8,107 km (5,037 miles), about 112 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Pretoria, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at -0.4435°, 65.5806°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 44 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 Pretoria from Kunming?

By road it is 8,107 km (5,037 miles) from Pretoria to Kunming; in a straight line it is 9,785 km (6,080 miles).

How long is the drive from Pretoria to Kunming?

About 112 h 7 min on the fastest route (8,107 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Pretoria?

Kunming is to the north-east of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Pretoria to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 44 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.