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Distance from Chengdu to Mandalay

Straight line

1,249 km
776 mi · 674 NM

By road

1,716 km
1,066 mi

Travel time

19 h 49 min
flight ≈ 2 h 4 min

Direction

SW 221°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Mandalay?

Chengdu (China) and Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)) are quite far apart: 1,249 km in a straight line, that is 776 miles or 674 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Mandalay is 1,716 km (1,066 miles), about 19 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Mandalay lies to the south-west (initial bearing 221°). The route crosses from China into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at 26.3760°, 99.9248°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 4 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 Mandalay?

By road it is 1,716 km (1,066 miles) from Chengdu to Mandalay; in a straight line it is 1,249 km (776 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Mandalay?

About 19 h 49 min on the fastest route (1,716 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mandalay from Chengdu?

Mandalay is to the south-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 221°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Mandalay?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 4 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.