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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Kunming

Straight line

16,562 km
10,291 mi · 8,943 NM

By road

12,952 km
8,048 mi

Travel time

149 h 2 min
flight ≈ 21 h 12 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Kunming?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 16,562 km in a straight line, that is 10,291 miles or 8,943 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 3.6308°, 28.2223°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 12 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 Rio de Janeiro from Kunming?

By road it is 12,952 km (8,048 miles) from Rio de Janeiro to Kunming; in a straight line it is 16,562 km (10,291 miles).

How long is the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Kunming?

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

In which direction is Kunming from Rio de Janeiro?

Kunming is to the east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 12 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.