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Distance from Chengdu to Lijiang

Straight line

564 km
350 mi · 305 NM

By road

771 km
479 mi

Travel time

8 h 53 min
flight ≈ 1 h 12 min

Direction

SW 223°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Lijiang?

Chengdu (China) and Lijiang (China) are a medium distance apart: 564 km in a straight line, that is 350 miles or 305 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Lijiang is 771 km (479 miles), about 8 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Lijiang lies to the south-west (initial bearing 223°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 28.7813°, 102.1087°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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 Lijiang?

By road it is 771 km (479 miles) from Chengdu to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 564 km (350 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Lijiang?

About 8 h 53 min on the fastest route (771 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Chengdu?

Lijiang is to the south-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 223°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Lijiang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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.