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Distance from Chengdu to Marseille

Straight line

8,381 km
5,208 mi · 4,526 NM

By road

10,717 km
6,659 mi

Travel time

123 h 52 min
flight ≈ 10 h 59 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Marseille?

Chengdu (China) and Marseille (France) are very far apart: 8,381 km in a straight line, that is 5,208 miles or 4,526 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Marseille is 10,717 km (6,659 miles), about 123 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Marseille lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 49.0013°, 60.2664°.

A direct flight would take about 10 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 Marseille?

By road it is 10,717 km (6,659 miles) from Chengdu to Marseille; in a straight line it is 8,381 km (5,208 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Marseille?

About 123 h 52 min on the fastest route (10,717 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Marseille from Chengdu?

Marseille is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Marseille?

A direct flight would take about 10 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.