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Distance from Chengdu to Madrid

Straight line

9,191 km
5,711 mi · 4,963 NM

By road

11,499 km
7,145 mi

Travel time

132 h 19 min
flight ≈ 11 h 59 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Madrid?

Chengdu (China) and Madrid (Spain) are very far apart: 9,191 km in a straight line, that is 5,711 miles or 4,963 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Madrid is 11,499 km (7,145 miles), about 132 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Madrid lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from China into Spain. The halfway point is at 50.3776°, 54.9557°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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 Madrid?

By road it is 11,499 km (7,145 miles) from Chengdu to Madrid; in a straight line it is 9,191 km (5,711 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Madrid?

About 132 h 19 min on the fastest route (11,499 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Madrid from Chengdu?

Madrid is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Madrid?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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.