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Distance from Cardiff to Chongqing

Straight line

8,723 km
5,420 mi · 4,710 NM

By road

10,409 km
6,468 mi

Travel time

124 h 4 min
flight ≈ 11 h 24 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Cardiff from Chongqing?

Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 8,723 km in a straight line, that is 5,420 miles or 4,710 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cardiff to Chongqing is 10,409 km (6,468 miles), about 124 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Cardiff, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 55.3296°, 64.9213°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 24 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 Cardiff from Chongqing?

By road it is 10,409 km (6,468 miles) from Cardiff to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 8,723 km (5,420 miles).

How long is the drive from Cardiff to Chongqing?

About 124 h 4 min on the fastest route (10,409 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Cardiff?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Cardiff, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Cardiff to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 24 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.