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Distance from Chengdu to Chongqing

Straight line

269 km
167 mi · 145 NM

By road

299 km
186 mi

Travel time

3 h 27 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

ESE 117°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Chongqing?

Chengdu (China) and Chongqing (China) are a medium distance apart: 269 km in a straight line, that is 167 miles or 145 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Chongqing is 299 km (186 miles), about 3 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Chongqing lies to the south-east (initial bearing 117°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 30.1206°, 105.3167°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Chongqing?

By road it is 299 km (186 miles) from Chengdu to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 269 km (167 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Chongqing?

About 3 h 27 min on the fastest route (299 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Chengdu?

Chongqing is to the south-east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 117°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.