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Distance from Chengdu to Plovdiv

Straight line

6,974 km
4,333 mi · 3,765 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 13 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Plovdiv?

Chengdu (China) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 6,974 km in a straight line, that is 4,333 miles or 3,765 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Plovdiv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.7156°, 67.9260°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 13 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 Plovdiv?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Plovdiv is 6,974 km (4,333 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Plovdiv from Chengdu?

Plovdiv is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Plovdiv?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 13 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.