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Distance from Chengdu to Kampala

Straight line

8,229 km
5,114 mi · 4,444 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 47 min

Direction

W 261°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Kampala?

Chengdu (China) and Kampala (Uganda) are very far apart: 8,229 km in a straight line, that is 5,114 miles or 4,444 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Kampala lies to the west (initial bearing 261°). The route crosses from China into Uganda. The halfway point is at 18.8285°, 65.2276°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 47 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 Kampala?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Kampala is 8,229 km (5,114 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kampala from Chengdu?

Kampala is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 261°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Kampala?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 47 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.