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Distance from Chengdu to Kiel

Straight line

7,541 km
4,686 mi · 4,072 NM

By road

9,555 km
5,937 mi

Travel time

112 h 25 min
flight ≈ 9 h 56 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Kiel?

Chengdu (China) and Kiel (Germany) are very far apart: 7,541 km in a straight line, that is 4,686 miles or 4,072 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Kiel is 9,555 km (5,937 miles), about 112 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Kiel lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 52.7482°, 68.7126°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 56 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 Kiel?

By road it is 9,555 km (5,937 miles) from Chengdu to Kiel; in a straight line it is 7,541 km (4,686 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Kiel?

About 112 h 25 min on the fastest route (9,555 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Chengdu?

Kiel is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 56 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.