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Distance from Chengdu to Almaty

Straight line

2,773 km
1,723 mi · 1,497 NM

By road

3,504 km
2,177 mi

Travel time

40 h 1 min
flight ≈ 3 h 58 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Almaty?

Chengdu (China) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) are very far apart: 2,773 km in a straight line, that is 1,723 miles or 1,497 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Almaty is 3,504 km (2,177 miles), about 40 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Almaty lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from China into Kazakhstan. The halfway point is at 37.7383°, 91.6454°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 58 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 Almaty?

By road it is 3,504 km (2,177 miles) from Chengdu to Almaty; in a straight line it is 2,773 km (1,723 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Almaty?

About 40 h 1 min on the fastest route (3,504 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Almaty from Chengdu?

Almaty is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Almaty?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 58 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.