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Distance from Tianshui to Kunming

Straight line

1,097 km
682 mi · 592 NM

By road

1,401 km
871 mi

Travel time

16 h 20 min
flight ≈ 1 h 52 min

Direction

SSW 196°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianshui from Kunming?

Tianshui (China) and Kunming (China) are quite far apart: 1,097 km in a straight line, that is 682 miles or 592 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tianshui to Kunming is 1,401 km (871 miles), about 16 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Tianshui, Kunming lies to the south (initial bearing 196°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.8178°, 104.1580°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 52 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 Tianshui from Kunming?

By road it is 1,401 km (871 miles) from Tianshui to Kunming; in a straight line it is 1,097 km (682 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianshui to Kunming?

About 16 h 20 min on the fastest route (1,401 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Tianshui?

Kunming is to the south of Tianshui, at an initial bearing of 196°.

How long is the flight from Tianshui to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.