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Distance from Chengdu to Addis Ababa

Straight line

7,148 km
4,442 mi · 3,860 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 26 min

Direction

W 265°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Addis Ababa?

Chengdu (China) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) are very far apart: 7,148 km in a straight line, that is 4,442 miles or 3,860 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Addis Ababa lies to the west (initial bearing 265°). The route crosses from China into Ethiopia. The halfway point is at 23.1850°, 68.8748°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 26 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 Chengdu from Addis Ababa?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Addis Ababa is 7,148 km (4,442 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Addis Ababa from Chengdu?

Addis Ababa is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 265°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Addis Ababa?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 26 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.