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Distance from Chengdu to Beijing

Straight line

1,517 km
943 mi · 819 NM

By road

1,786 km
1,110 mi

Travel time

20 h 10 min
flight ≈ 2 h 24 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Beijing?

Chengdu (China) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 1,517 km in a straight line, that is 943 miles or 819 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Beijing is 1,786 km (1,110 miles), about 20 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.4434°, 109.8780°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Chengdu from Beijing?

By road it is 1,786 km (1,110 miles) from Chengdu to Beijing; in a straight line it is 1,517 km (943 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Beijing?

About 20 h 10 min on the fastest route (1,786 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Chengdu?

Beijing is to the north-east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.