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Distance from Chengdu to Malatya

Straight line

5,972 km
3,711 mi · 3,224 NM

By road

7,968 km
4,951 mi

Travel time

95 h 2 min
flight ≈ 7 h 58 min

Direction

WNW 297°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Malatya?

Chengdu (China) and Malatya (Türkiye) are very far apart: 5,972 km in a straight line, that is 3,711 miles or 3,224 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Malatya is 7,968 km (4,951 miles), about 95 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Malatya lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.2909°, 72.9008°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 58 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 Malatya?

By road it is 7,968 km (4,951 miles) from Chengdu to Malatya; in a straight line it is 5,972 km (3,711 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Malatya?

About 95 h 2 min on the fastest route (7,968 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Malatya from Chengdu?

Malatya is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 297°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Malatya?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 58 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.