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Distance from Chengdu to Gent

Straight line

8,087 km
5,025 mi · 4,367 NM

By road

9,962 km
6,190 mi

Travel time

116 h 28 min
flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Gent?

Chengdu (China) and Gent (Belgium) are very far apart: 8,087 km in a straight line, that is 5,025 miles or 4,367 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Gent is 9,962 km (6,190 miles), about 116 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Gent lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from China into Belgium. The halfway point is at 53.0129°, 64.4544°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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 Gent?

By road it is 9,962 km (6,190 miles) from Chengdu to Gent; in a straight line it is 8,087 km (5,025 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Gent?

About 116 h 28 min on the fastest route (9,962 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gent from Chengdu?

Gent is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Gent?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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.