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Distance from Chengdu to Datong

Straight line

1,339 km
832 mi · 723 NM

By road

1,588 km
987 mi

Travel time

17 h 55 min
flight ≈ 2 h 10 min

Direction

NE 36°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Datong?

Chengdu (China) and Datong (China) are quite far apart: 1,339 km in a straight line, that is 832 miles or 723 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Datong is 1,588 km (987 miles), about 17 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Datong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 36°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.4676°, 108.4084°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 10 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 Datong?

By road it is 1,588 km (987 miles) from Chengdu to Datong; in a straight line it is 1,339 km (832 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Datong?

About 17 h 55 min on the fastest route (1,588 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Datong from Chengdu?

Datong is to the north-east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 36°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Datong?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 10 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.