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Distance from Rotterdam to Kunming

Straight line

8,393 km
5,215 mi · 4,532 NM

By road

10,661 km
6,625 mi

Travel time

124 h 47 min
flight ≈ 10 h 59 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Rotterdam from Kunming?

Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 8,393 km in a straight line, that is 5,215 miles or 4,532 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rotterdam to Kunming is 10,661 km (6,625 miles), about 124 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Rotterdam, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Netherlands into China. The halfway point is at 49.8703°, 65.9773°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 59 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 Rotterdam from Kunming?

By road it is 10,661 km (6,625 miles) from Rotterdam to Kunming; in a straight line it is 8,393 km (5,215 miles).

How long is the drive from Rotterdam to Kunming?

About 124 h 47 min on the fastest route (10,661 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Rotterdam?

Kunming is to the east of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 59 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.