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Distance from Shiraz to Kunming

Straight line

4,955 km
3,079 mi · 2,675 NM

By road

7,093 km
4,407 mi

Travel time

87 h 47 min
flight ≈ 6 h 42 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiraz from Kunming?

Shiraz (Iran) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 4,955 km in a straight line, that is 3,079 miles or 2,675 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiraz to Kunming is 7,093 km (4,407 miles), about 87 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Shiraz, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 29.7050°, 78.1781°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 42 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 Shiraz from Kunming?

By road it is 7,093 km (4,407 miles) from Shiraz to Kunming; in a straight line it is 4,955 km (3,079 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiraz to Kunming?

About 87 h 47 min on the fastest route (7,093 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Shiraz?

Kunming is to the east of Shiraz, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Shiraz to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 42 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.