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Distance from Sanaa to Kunming

Straight line

6,164 km
3,830 mi · 3,328 NM

By road

8,107 km
5,037 mi

Travel time

112 h 7 min
flight ≈ 8 h 12 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Sanaa from Kunming?

Sanaa (Yemen) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 6,164 km in a straight line, that is 3,830 miles or 3,328 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sanaa to Kunming is 8,107 km (5,037 miles), about 112 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Sanaa, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Yemen into China. The halfway point is at 22.8595°, 72.4624°.

A direct flight would take about 8 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 Sanaa from Kunming?

By road it is 8,107 km (5,037 miles) from Sanaa to Kunming; in a straight line it is 6,164 km (3,830 miles).

How long is the drive from Sanaa to Kunming?

About 112 h 7 min on the fastest route (8,107 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Sanaa?

Kunming is to the east of Sanaa, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Sanaa to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 8 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.