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Distance from Chengdu to Antananarivo

Straight line

8,165 km
5,073 mi · 4,409 NM

By road

5,590 km
3,474 mi

Travel time

68 h 13 min
flight ≈ 10 h 42 min

Direction

SW 235°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Antananarivo?

Chengdu (China) and Antananarivo (Madagascar) are very far apart: 8,165 km in a straight line, that is 5,073 miles or 4,409 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Antananarivo is 5,590 km (3,474 miles), about 68 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chengdu, Antananarivo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 235°). The route crosses from China into Madagascar. The halfway point is at 6.6631°, 74.3373°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 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 Antananarivo?

By road it is 5,590 km (3,474 miles) from Chengdu to Antananarivo; in a straight line it is 8,165 km (5,073 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Antananarivo?

About 68 h 13 min on the fastest route (5,590 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Antananarivo from Chengdu?

Antananarivo is to the south-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 235°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Antananarivo?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 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.