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Distance from Chengdu to Derby

Straight line

8,297 km
5,156 mi · 4,480 NM

By road

10,491 km
6,519 mi

Travel time

122 h 23 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Derby?

Chengdu (China) and Derby (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,297 km in a straight line, that is 5,156 miles or 4,480 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Derby is 10,491 km (6,519 miles), about 122 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Derby lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.2139°, 64.3250°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Derby?

By road it is 10,491 km (6,519 miles) from Chengdu to Derby; in a straight line it is 8,297 km (5,156 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Derby?

About 122 h 23 min on the fastest route (10,491 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Derby from Chengdu?

Derby is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Derby?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.