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Distance from São Paulo to Kunming

Straight line

16,922 km
10,515 mi · 9,137 NM

By road

12,957 km
8,051 mi

Travel time

149 h 7 min
flight ≈ 21 h 39 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

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How far is São Paulo from Kunming?

São Paulo (Brazil) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 16,922 km in a straight line, that is 10,515 miles or 9,137 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, São Paulo to Kunming is 12,957 km (8,051 miles), about 149 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From São Paulo, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 2.8191°, 26.8128°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 39 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 São Paulo from Kunming?

By road it is 12,957 km (8,051 miles) from São Paulo to Kunming; in a straight line it is 16,922 km (10,515 miles).

How long is the drive from São Paulo to Kunming?

About 149 h 7 min on the fastest route (12,957 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from São Paulo?

Kunming is to the east of São Paulo, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from São Paulo to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 39 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.