China
KazakhstanKunming to Astana shipping route.
5,749 km by rail, about 8.0 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Kunming and Astana
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
KunmingRailAstanaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 5,749 km (3,572 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,935 km |
| Transit time | 8.0 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Kunming to Astana shipping route by rail
Kunming to Astana by rail freight: 5,749 km of track, north west from China to Kazakhstan.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 8.0 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between China and Kazakhstan come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Kunming and Astana.
Of 15 rail routes from Kunming in this directory, Astana is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Almaty (5,205 km), Urumqi (3,896 km) and Beijing (2,794 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Kunming to Astana?
5,749 km by rail (3,935 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Kunming to Astana?
About 8.0 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Astana to Kunming has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Xi'an to Astana4,327 km
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.