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Distance from Yaoundé to Kunming

Straight line

9,956 km
6,187 mi · 5,376 NM

By road

12,364 km
7,683 mi

Travel time

186 h 27 min
flight ≈ 12 h 57 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Yaoundé from Kunming?

Yaoundé (Cameroon) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 9,956 km in a straight line, that is 6,187 miles or 5,376 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yaoundé to Kunming is 12,364 km (7,683 miles), about 186 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Yaoundé, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. The halfway point is at 20.2004°, 54.3013°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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 Yaoundé from Kunming?

By road it is 12,364 km (7,683 miles) from Yaoundé to Kunming; in a straight line it is 9,956 km (6,187 miles).

How long is the drive from Yaoundé to Kunming?

About 186 h 27 min on the fastest route (12,364 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Yaoundé?

Kunming is to the north-east of Yaoundé, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Yaoundé to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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.