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Distance from Bordeaux to Chengdu

Straight line

8,708 km
5,411 mi · 4,702 NM

By road

10,814 km
6,720 mi

Travel time

124 h 51 min
flight ≈ 11 h 23 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Chengdu?

Bordeaux (France) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 8,708 km in a straight line, that is 5,411 miles or 4,702 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Chengdu is 10,814 km (6,720 miles), about 124 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bordeaux, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 51.5017°, 58.8495°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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 Bordeaux from Chengdu?

By road it is 10,814 km (6,720 miles) from Bordeaux to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 8,708 km (5,411 miles).

How long is the drive from Bordeaux to Chengdu?

About 124 h 51 min on the fastest route (10,814 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Bordeaux?

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

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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.