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Distance from Athens to Chengdu

Straight line

7,207 km
4,478 mi · 3,892 NM

By road

9,981 km
6,202 mi

Travel time

117 h 46 min
flight ≈ 9 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Athens from Chengdu?

Athens (Greece) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 7,207 km in a straight line, that is 4,478 miles or 3,892 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Athens to Chengdu is 9,981 km (6,202 miles), about 117 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Athens, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Greece into China. The halfway point is at 41.7631°, 66.0079°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 31 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 Athens from Chengdu?

By road it is 9,981 km (6,202 miles) from Athens to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 7,207 km (4,478 miles).

How long is the drive from Athens to Chengdu?

About 117 h 46 min on the fastest route (9,981 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Athens?

Chengdu is to the east of Athens, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Athens to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 31 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.