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Distance from Quito to Kunming

Straight line

17,256 km
10,722 mi · 9,317 NM

By road

12,957 km
8,051 mi

Travel time

149 h 7 min
flight ≈ 22 h 4 min

Direction

N 357°
initial bearing

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How far is Quito from Kunming?

Quito (Ecuador) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 17,256 km in a straight line, that is 10,722 miles or 9,317 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Quito to Kunming is 12,957 km (8,051 miles), about 149 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Quito, Kunming lies to the north (initial bearing 357°). The route crosses from Ecuador into China. The halfway point is at 77.0741°, -90.3146°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 4 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 Quito from Kunming?

By road it is 12,957 km (8,051 miles) from Quito to Kunming; in a straight line it is 17,256 km (10,722 miles).

How long is the drive from Quito to Kunming?

About 149 h 7 min on the fastest route (12,957 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Quito?

Kunming is to the north of Quito, at an initial bearing of 357°.

How long is the flight from Quito to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 4 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.