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Distance from Wuhan to Kunming

Straight line

1,292 km
803 mi · 698 NM

By road

1,526 km
949 mi

Travel time

17 h 14 min
flight ≈ 2 h 7 min

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Kunming?

Wuhan (China) and Kunming (China) are quite far apart: 1,292 km in a straight line, that is 803 miles or 698 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Kunming is 1,526 km (949 miles), about 17 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Kunming lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 27.9315°, 108.3445°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 7 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 Wuhan from Kunming?

By road it is 1,526 km (949 miles) from Wuhan to Kunming; in a straight line it is 1,292 km (803 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Kunming?

About 17 h 14 min on the fastest route (1,526 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Wuhan?

Kunming is to the south-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 7 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.