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Distance from Chengdu to Palermo

Straight line

8,041 km
4,997 mi · 4,342 NM

By road

11,322 km
7,035 mi

Travel time

132 h 21 min
flight ≈ 10 h 33 min

Direction

NW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Palermo?

Chengdu (China) and Palermo (Italy) are very far apart: 8,041 km in a straight line, that is 4,997 miles or 4,342 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Palermo is 11,322 km (7,035 miles), about 132 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Palermo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 44.2322°, 61.2916°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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 Palermo?

By road it is 11,322 km (7,035 miles) from Chengdu to Palermo; in a straight line it is 8,041 km (4,997 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Palermo?

About 132 h 21 min on the fastest route (11,322 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palermo from Chengdu?

Palermo is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 304°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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.