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Distance from Chengdu to Birkenhead

Straight line

8,358 km
5,194 mi · 4,513 NM

By road

10,629 km
6,604 mi

Travel time

124 h 1 min
flight ≈ 10 h 57 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Birkenhead?

Chengdu (China) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,358 km in a straight line, that is 5,194 miles or 4,513 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Birkenhead is 10,629 km (6,604 miles), about 124 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Birkenhead lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.8308°, 64.3013°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 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 Birkenhead?

By road it is 10,629 km (6,604 miles) from Chengdu to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 8,358 km (5,194 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Birkenhead?

About 124 h 1 min on the fastest route (10,629 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Chengdu?

Birkenhead is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 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.