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Distance from Chengdu to Brisbane

Straight line

8,274 km
5,141 mi · 4,468 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 51 min

Direction

SE 136°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Brisbane?

Chengdu (China) and Brisbane (Australia) are very far apart: 8,274 km in a straight line, that is 5,141 miles or 4,468 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Chengdu and Brisbane, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Chengdu, Brisbane lies to the south-east (initial bearing 136°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 1.7572°, 128.9523°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chengdu from Brisbane?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Brisbane is 8,274 km (5,141 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brisbane from Chengdu?

Brisbane is to the south-east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 136°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Brisbane?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 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.