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Distance from Chengdu to Cali

Straight line

16,229 km
10,084 mi · 8,763 NM

By road

12,166 km
7,560 mi

Travel time

140 h 6 min
flight ≈ 20 h 47 min

Direction

N 1°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Cali?

Chengdu (China) and Cali (Colombia) are very far apart: 16,229 km in a straight line, that is 10,084 miles or 8,763 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Cali is 12,166 km (7,560 miles), about 140 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chengdu, Cali lies to the north (initial bearing 1°). The route crosses from China into Colombia. The halfway point is at 76.3541°, -80.1871°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 47 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 Cali?

By road it is 12,166 km (7,560 miles) from Chengdu to Cali; in a straight line it is 16,229 km (10,084 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Cali?

About 140 h 6 min on the fastest route (12,166 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cali from Chengdu?

Cali is to the north of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 1°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Cali?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 47 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.