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Distance from Chengdu to Mashhad

Straight line

4,146 km
2,576 mi · 2,239 NM

By road

5,640 km
3,505 mi

Travel time

66 h 53 min
flight ≈ 5 h 41 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Mashhad?

Chengdu (China) and Mashhad (Iran) are very far apart: 4,146 km in a straight line, that is 2,576 miles or 2,239 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Mashhad is 5,640 km (3,505 miles), about 66 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Mashhad lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 35.5582°, 82.5824°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 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 Mashhad?

By road it is 5,640 km (3,505 miles) from Chengdu to Mashhad; in a straight line it is 4,146 km (2,576 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Mashhad?

About 66 h 53 min on the fastest route (5,640 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mashhad from Chengdu?

Mashhad is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Mashhad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 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.