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Distance from Aachen to Chengdu

Straight line

7,952 km
4,941 mi · 4,294 NM

By road

9,816 km
6,099 mi

Travel time

114 h 38 min
flight ≈ 10 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Chengdu?

Aachen (Germany) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 7,952 km in a straight line, that is 4,941 miles or 4,294 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Chengdu is 9,816 km (6,099 miles), about 114 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 52.2623°, 65.0309°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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 Aachen from Chengdu?

By road it is 9,816 km (6,099 miles) from Aachen to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 7,952 km (4,941 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Chengdu?

About 114 h 38 min on the fastest route (9,816 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Aachen?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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.