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Distance from Sydney to Kunming

Straight line

8,294 km
5,154 mi · 4,478 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Kunming?

Sydney (Australia) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 8,294 km in a straight line, that is 5,154 miles or 4,478 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sydney and Kunming, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Kunming lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -4.8386°, 125.8381°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Kunming?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Kunming is 8,294 km (5,154 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kunming from Sydney?

Kunming is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.