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Distance from Taichung to Kunming

Straight line

1,821 km
1,131 mi · 983 NM

By road

2,121 km
1,318 mi

Travel time

27 h 37 min
flight ≈ 2 h 47 min

Direction

W 277°
initial bearing

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How far is Taichung from Kunming?

Taichung (Taiwan) and Kunming (China) are quite far apart: 1,821 km in a straight line, that is 1,131 miles or 983 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Taichung to Kunming is 2,121 km (1,318 miles), about 27 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Taichung, Kunming lies to the west (initial bearing 277°). The route crosses from Taiwan into China. The halfway point is at 24.8615°, 111.7334°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 47 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 Taichung from Kunming?

By road it is 2,121 km (1,318 miles) from Taichung to Kunming; in a straight line it is 1,821 km (1,131 miles).

How long is the drive from Taichung to Kunming?

About 27 h 37 min on the fastest route (2,121 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Taichung?

Kunming is to the west of Taichung, at an initial bearing of 277°.

How long is the flight from Taichung to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 47 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.