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Distance from Bielefeld to Chengdu

Straight line

7,739 km
4,809 mi · 4,179 NM

By road

9,569 km
5,946 mi

Travel time

112 h 20 min
flight ≈ 10 h 10 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Chengdu?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 7,739 km in a straight line, that is 4,809 miles or 4,179 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bielefeld to Chengdu is 9,569 km (5,946 miles), about 112 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bielefeld, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 52.1736°, 66.6641°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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 Bielefeld from Chengdu?

By road it is 9,569 km (5,946 miles) from Bielefeld to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 7,739 km (4,809 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Chengdu?

About 112 h 20 min on the fastest route (9,569 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Bielefeld?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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.