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Distance from Chengdu to Ploiești

Straight line

6,786 km
4,217 mi · 3,664 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 59 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Ploiești?

Chengdu (China) and Ploiești (Romania) are very far apart: 6,786 km in a straight line, that is 4,217 miles or 3,664 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Ploiești lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8760°, 69.5470°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 59 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 Ploiești?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Ploiești is 6,786 km (4,217 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ploiești from Chengdu?

Ploiești is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 59 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.