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Distance from Beijing to Chongqing

Straight line

1,457 km
906 mi · 787 NM

By road

1,752 km
1,089 mi

Travel time

19 h 46 min
flight ≈ 2 h 19 min

Direction

SW 221°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Chongqing?

Beijing (China) and Chongqing (China) are quite far apart: 1,457 km in a straight line, that is 906 miles or 787 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Chongqing is 1,752 km (1,089 miles), about 19 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Chongqing lies to the south-west (initial bearing 221°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 34.8339°, 111.1653°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 19 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 Beijing from Chongqing?

By road it is 1,752 km (1,089 miles) from Beijing to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 1,457 km (906 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Chongqing?

About 19 h 46 min on the fastest route (1,752 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Beijing?

Chongqing is to the south-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 221°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 19 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.