EN RO

Distance from Chengdu to Dresden

Straight line

7,446 km
4,627 mi · 4,021 NM

By road

…
calculating

Travel time

…
flight ≈ 9 h 48 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Dresden → Chengdu

How far is Chengdu from Dresden?

Chengdu (China) and Dresden (Germany) are very far apart: 7,446 km in a straight line, that is 4,627 miles or 4,021 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Dresden lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.4754°, 67.7917°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 48 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 Dresden?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Dresden is 7,446 km (4,627 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Dresden from Chengdu?

Dresden is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Dresden?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 48 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.