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Distance from Chengdu to Bordeaux

Straight line

8,708 km
5,411 mi · 4,702 NM

By road

10,811 km
6,717 mi

Travel time

124 h 56 min
flight ≈ 11 h 23 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Bordeaux?

Chengdu (China) and Bordeaux (France) are very far apart: 8,708 km in a straight line, that is 5,411 miles or 4,702 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Bordeaux is 10,811 km (6,717 miles), about 124 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Bordeaux lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 51.5017°, 58.8495°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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 Bordeaux?

By road it is 10,811 km (6,717 miles) from Chengdu to Bordeaux; in a straight line it is 8,708 km (5,411 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Bordeaux?

About 124 h 56 min on the fastest route (10,811 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Chengdu?

Bordeaux is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Bordeaux?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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.