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Distance from Birkenhead to Chengdu

Straight line

8,358 km
5,194 mi · 4,513 NM

By road

10,638 km
6,610 mi

Travel time

123 h 59 min
flight ≈ 10 h 57 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Chengdu?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 8,358 km in a straight line, that is 5,194 miles or 4,513 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Chengdu is 10,638 km (6,610 miles), about 123 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 55.8308°, 64.3013°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 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 Birkenhead from Chengdu?

By road it is 10,638 km (6,610 miles) from Birkenhead to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 8,358 km (5,194 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Chengdu?

About 123 h 59 min on the fastest route (10,638 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Birkenhead?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 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.