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Distance from Chengdu to Maiduguri

Straight line

9,437 km
5,864 mi · 5,095 NM

By road

11,577 km
7,193 mi

Travel time

177 h 32 min
flight ≈ 12 h 18 min

Direction

W 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Maiduguri?

Chengdu (China) and Maiduguri (Nigeria) are very far apart: 9,437 km in a straight line, that is 5,864 miles or 5,095 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Maiduguri is 11,577 km (7,193 miles), about 177 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Maiduguri lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.9594°, 54.8643°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 18 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 Maiduguri?

By road it is 11,577 km (7,193 miles) from Chengdu to Maiduguri; in a straight line it is 9,437 km (5,864 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Maiduguri?

About 177 h 32 min on the fastest route (11,577 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maiduguri from Chengdu?

Maiduguri is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Maiduguri?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 18 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.