Distance from Chengdu to Houston
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How far is Chengdu from Houston?
Chengdu (China) and Houston (United States) are very far apart: 13,009 km in a straight line, that is 8,083 miles or 7,024 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Chengdu, Houston lies to the north (initial bearing 19°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 73.8349°, -174.1121°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Chengdu
- Chengdu – Nanchong 193 km
- Chengdu – Chongqing 269 km
- Chengdu – Tianshui 463 km
- Chengdu – Guiyang 522 km
- Chengdu – Lijiang 565 km
- Chengdu – Xianyang 596 km
- Chengdu – Lanzhou 600 km
- Chengdu – Xi’an 606 km
- Chengdu – Kunming 640 km
Other distances from Houston
- Houston – San Antonio 305 km
- Houston – Dallas 363 km
- Houston – Monterrey 667 km
- Houston – Juárez 1,082 km
- Houston – León de los Aldama 1,150 km
- Houston – Ecatepec de Morelos 1,189 km
- Houston – Gustavo Adolfo Madero 1,203 km
- Houston – Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl 1,210 km
- Houston – Mexico City 1,210 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chengdu from Houston?
The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Houston is 13,009 km (8,083 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Houston from Chengdu?
Houston is to the north of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 19°.
How long is the flight from Chengdu to Houston?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 46 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.