Distance from Ürümqi to Kunming
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How far is Ürümqi from Kunming?
Ürümqi (China) and Kunming (China) are quite far apart: 2,494 km in a straight line, that is 1,549 miles or 1,346 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Ürümqi to Kunming is 3,545 km (2,203 miles), about 39 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.
From Ürümqi, Kunming lies to the south-east (initial bearing 142°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 34.6504°, 96.0200°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Kunming – Hanoi 549 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Ürümqi from Kunming?
By road it is 3,545 km (2,203 miles) from Ürümqi to Kunming; in a straight line it is 2,494 km (1,549 miles).
How long is the drive from Ürümqi to Kunming?
About 39 h 33 min on the fastest route (3,545 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kunming from Ürümqi?
Kunming is to the south-east of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 142°.
How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Kunming?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 37 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.