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Distance from Saitama to Kunming

Straight line

3,720 km
2,312 mi · 2,009 NM

By road

3,614 km
2,246 mi

Travel time

52 h 48 min
flight ≈ 5 h 9 min

Direction

W 261°
initial bearing

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How far is Saitama from Kunming?

Saitama (Japan) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 3,720 km in a straight line, that is 2,312 miles or 2,009 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Saitama to Kunming is 3,614 km (2,246 miles), about 52 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Saitama, Kunming lies to the west (initial bearing 261°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 31.8099°, 120.1163°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 9 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 Saitama from Kunming?

By road it is 3,614 km (2,246 miles) from Saitama to Kunming; in a straight line it is 3,720 km (2,312 miles).

How long is the drive from Saitama to Kunming?

About 52 h 48 min on the fastest route (3,614 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Saitama?

Kunming is to the west of Saitama, at an initial bearing of 261°.

How long is the flight from Saitama to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 9 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.