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Distance from Recife to Kunming

Straight line

15,157 km
9,418 mi · 8,184 NM

By road

12,952 km
8,048 mi

Travel time

149 h 2 min
flight ≈ 19 h 27 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Kunming?

Recife (Brazil) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 15,157 km in a straight line, that is 9,418 miles or 8,184 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Kunming is 12,952 km (8,048 miles), about 149 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Recife, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 22.3048°, 27.3941°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 27 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 Recife from Kunming?

By road it is 12,952 km (8,048 miles) from Recife to Kunming; in a straight line it is 15,157 km (9,418 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Kunming?

About 149 h 2 min on the fastest route (12,952 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Recife?

Kunming is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 27 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.