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Distance from Zürich to Kunming

Straight line

8,302 km
5,159 mi · 4,483 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 53 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Zürich from Kunming?

Zürich (Switzerland) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 8,302 km in a straight line, that is 5,159 miles or 4,483 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Zürich, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Switzerland into China. The halfway point is at 46.7280°, 64.4653°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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 Zürich from Kunming?

The straight-line distance between Zürich and Kunming is 8,302 km (5,159 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kunming from Zürich?

Kunming is to the east of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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.