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Distance from Chengdu to Bristol

Straight line

8,448 km
5,249 mi · 4,561 NM

By road

10,464 km
6,502 mi

Travel time

122 h 5 min
flight ≈ 11 h 4 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Bristol?

Chengdu (China) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,448 km in a straight line, that is 5,249 miles or 4,561 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Bristol is 10,464 km (6,502 miles), about 122 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Bristol lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.9651°, 62.8487°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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 Bristol?

By road it is 10,464 km (6,502 miles) from Chengdu to Bristol; in a straight line it is 8,448 km (5,249 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Bristol?

About 122 h 5 min on the fastest route (10,464 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bristol from Chengdu?

Bristol is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Bristol?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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.