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Distance from Chengdu to Damascus

Straight line

6,288 km
3,907 mi · 3,395 NM

By road

8,185 km
5,086 mi

Travel time

99 h 47 min
flight ≈ 8 h 22 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Damascus?

Chengdu (China) and Damascus (Syria) are very far apart: 6,288 km in a straight line, that is 3,907 miles or 3,395 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Damascus is 8,185 km (5,086 miles), about 99 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Damascus lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into Syria. The halfway point is at 37.0631°, 70.7778°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 22 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 Damascus?

By road it is 8,185 km (5,086 miles) from Chengdu to Damascus; in a straight line it is 6,288 km (3,907 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Damascus?

About 99 h 47 min on the fastest route (8,185 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Damascus from Chengdu?

Damascus is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 22 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.