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Distance from Chengdu to Medan

Straight line

3,051 km
1,896 mi · 1,647 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 19 min

Direction

SSW 192°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Medan?

Chengdu (China) and Medan (Indonesia) are very far apart: 3,051 km in a straight line, that is 1,896 miles or 1,647 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Medan lies to the south (initial bearing 192°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 17.1428°, 101.1662°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 19 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 Medan?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Medan is 3,051 km (1,896 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Medan from Chengdu?

Medan is to the south of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 192°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Medan?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 19 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.