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Distance from Chengdu to Köln

Straight line

7,890 km
4,903 mi · 4,260 NM

By road

9,749 km
6,058 mi

Travel time

114 h 7 min
flight ≈ 10 h 22 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Köln?

Chengdu (China) and Köln (Germany) are very far apart: 7,890 km in a straight line, that is 4,903 miles or 4,260 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Köln is 9,749 km (6,058 miles), about 114 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 52.1033°, 65.4197°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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 Köln?

By road it is 9,749 km (6,058 miles) from Chengdu to Köln; in a straight line it is 7,890 km (4,903 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Köln?

About 114 h 7 min on the fastest route (9,749 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Chengdu?

Köln is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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.