Distance from Xi’an to Kunming
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How far is Xi’an from Kunming?
Xi’an (China) and Kunming (China) are quite far apart: 1,185 km in a straight line, that is 736 miles or 640 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Xi’an to Kunming is 1,455 km (904 miles), about 16 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.
From Xi’an, Kunming lies to the south-west (initial bearing 212°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.6847°, 105.6808°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
Other distances from Kunming
- Kunming – Lijiang 322 km
- Kunming – Guiyang 435 km
- Kunming – Hanoi 549 km
- Kunming – Chongqing 630 km
- Kunming – Chengdu 640 km
- Kunming – Nanchong 720 km
- Kunming – Mandalay 757 km
- Kunming – Zhongshan 903 km
- Kunming – Yunfu 975 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Kunming?
By road it is 1,455 km (904 miles) from Xi’an to Kunming; in a straight line it is 1,185 km (736 miles).
How long is the drive from Xi’an to Kunming?
About 16 h 30 min on the fastest route (1,455 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kunming from Xi’an?
Kunming is to the south-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 212°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Kunming?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 59 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.