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Distance from Chengdu to Birmingham

Straight line

8,347 km
5,187 mi · 4,507 NM

By road

10,475 km
6,509 mi

Travel time

122 h 12 min
flight ≈ 10 h 56 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Birmingham?

Chengdu (China) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,347 km in a straight line, that is 5,187 miles or 4,507 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Birmingham is 10,475 km (6,509 miles), about 122 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Birmingham lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.1642°, 63.8564°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 56 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 Birmingham?

By road it is 10,475 km (6,509 miles) from Chengdu to Birmingham; in a straight line it is 8,347 km (5,187 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Birmingham?

About 122 h 12 min on the fastest route (10,475 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birmingham from Chengdu?

Birmingham is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Birmingham?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 56 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.