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Distance from Tripoli to Kunming

Straight line

8,505 km
5,285 mi · 4,592 NM

By road

12,366 km
7,684 mi

Travel time

186 h 33 min
flight ≈ 11 h 8 min

Direction

ENE 69°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Kunming?

Tripoli (Libya) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 8,505 km in a straight line, that is 5,285 miles or 4,592 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tripoli to Kunming is 12,366 km (7,684 miles), about 186 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Tripoli, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from Libya into China. The halfway point is at 37.9181°, 60.1094°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 8 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 Tripoli from Kunming?

By road it is 12,366 km (7,684 miles) from Tripoli to Kunming; in a straight line it is 8,505 km (5,285 miles).

How long is the drive from Tripoli to Kunming?

About 186 h 33 min on the fastest route (12,366 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Tripoli?

Kunming is to the east of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 69°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 8 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.