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Distance from Chengdu to Karaj

Straight line

4,919 km
3,057 mi · 2,656 NM

By road

6,506 km
4,043 mi

Travel time

78 h 10 min
flight ≈ 6 h 39 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Karaj?

Chengdu (China) and Karaj (Iran) are very far apart: 4,919 km in a straight line, that is 3,057 miles or 2,656 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Karaj is 6,506 km (4,043 miles), about 78 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Karaj lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 36.2321°, 78.3753°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 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 Karaj?

By road it is 6,506 km (4,043 miles) from Chengdu to Karaj; in a straight line it is 4,919 km (3,057 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Karaj?

About 78 h 10 min on the fastest route (6,506 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Chengdu?

Karaj is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Karaj?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 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.