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Distance from Chengdu to Gherla

Straight line

6,879 km
4,275 mi · 3,715 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 6 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Gherla?

Chengdu (China) and Gherla (Romania) are very far apart: 6,879 km in a straight line, that is 4,275 miles or 3,715 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Gherla lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 46.3329°, 69.5576°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 6 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 Gherla?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Gherla is 6,879 km (4,275 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Gherla from Chengdu?

Gherla is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Gherla?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 6 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.