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Distance from Chengdu to Kyoto

Straight line

2,993 km
1,860 mi · 1,616 NM

By road

2,951 km
1,833 mi

Travel time

45 h 25 min
flight ≈ 4 h 14 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Kyoto?

Chengdu (China) and Kyoto (Japan) are very far apart: 2,993 km in a straight line, that is 1,860 miles or 1,616 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Kyoto is 2,951 km (1,833 miles), about 45 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chengdu, Kyoto lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 33.8622°, 119.5112°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 14 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 Kyoto?

By road it is 2,951 km (1,833 miles) from Chengdu to Kyoto; in a straight line it is 2,993 km (1,860 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Kyoto?

About 45 h 25 min on the fastest route (2,951 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kyoto from Chengdu?

Kyoto is to the east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Kyoto?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 14 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.