Distance Calculator
São Paulo, Brazil → Kunming, China
Distance Result
10,508 miles
16,911 km | 9,131 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from São Paulo to Kunming is about 16,911 km (10,508 miles) as the crow flies, or 9,131 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 21.1 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 7d 19h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 20h 39min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Distances from São Paulo to Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between São Paulo and Kunming is 10,508 miles (16,911 kilometers).
A direct flight from São Paulo to Kunming takes approximately 20h 39min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from São Paulo to Kunming takes approximately 7d 19h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.