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Distance from Chengdu to Mecca

Straight line

6,427 km
3,993 mi · 3,470 NM

By road

8,129 km
5,051 mi

Travel time

102 h 29 min
flight ≈ 8 h 32 min

Direction

W 277°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Mecca?

Chengdu (China) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,427 km in a straight line, that is 3,993 miles or 3,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Mecca is 8,129 km (5,051 miles), about 102 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Mecca lies to the west (initial bearing 277°). The route crosses from China into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 29.9804°, 70.5258°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 32 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 Mecca?

By road it is 8,129 km (5,051 miles) from Chengdu to Mecca; in a straight line it is 6,427 km (3,993 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Mecca?

About 102 h 29 min on the fastest route (8,129 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mecca from Chengdu?

Mecca is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 277°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Mecca?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 32 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.