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Distance from Chengdu to Medellín

Straight line

15,918 km
9,891 mi · 8,595 NM

By road

12,166 km
7,560 mi

Travel time

140 h 6 min
flight ≈ 20 h 24 min

Direction

N 359°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Medellín?

Chengdu (China) and Medellín (Colombia) are very far apart: 15,918 km in a straight line, that is 9,891 miles or 8,595 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Medellín is 12,166 km (7,560 miles), about 140 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chengdu, Medellín lies to the north (initial bearing 359°). The route crosses from China into Colombia. The halfway point is at 77.7808°, -73.1902°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 24 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 Medellín?

By road it is 12,166 km (7,560 miles) from Chengdu to Medellín; in a straight line it is 15,918 km (9,891 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Medellín?

About 140 h 6 min on the fastest route (12,166 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Medellín from Chengdu?

Medellín is to the north of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 359°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Medellín?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 24 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.