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Distance from Sendai to Kunming

Straight line

3,870 km
2,405 mi · 2,090 NM

By road

4,479 km
2,783 mi

Travel time

53 h 36 min
flight ≈ 5 h 20 min

Direction

W 259°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Kunming?

Sendai (Japan) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 3,870 km in a straight line, that is 2,405 miles or 2,090 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Kunming is 4,479 km (2,783 miles), about 53 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Kunming lies to the west (initial bearing 259°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 33.1079°, 120.3767°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 20 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 Sendai from Kunming?

By road it is 4,479 km (2,783 miles) from Sendai to Kunming; in a straight line it is 3,870 km (2,405 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Kunming?

About 53 h 36 min on the fastest route (4,479 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Sendai?

Kunming is to the west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 259°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 20 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.