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Distance from Addis Ababa to Chengdu

Straight line

7,148 km
4,442 mi · 3,860 NM

By road

7,743 km
4,811 mi

Travel time

104 h 24 min
flight ≈ 9 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Chengdu?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 7,148 km in a straight line, that is 4,442 miles or 3,860 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Addis Ababa to Chengdu is 7,743 km (4,811 miles), about 104 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Addis Ababa, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into China. The halfway point is at 23.1850°, 68.8748°.

A direct flight would take about 9 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 Addis Ababa from Chengdu?

By road it is 7,743 km (4,811 miles) from Addis Ababa to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 7,148 km (4,442 miles).

How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Chengdu?

About 104 h 24 min on the fastest route (7,743 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Addis Ababa?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 9 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.