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Distance from Chengdu to Recife

Straight line

15,081 km
9,371 mi · 8,143 NM

By road

12,161 km
7,556 mi

Travel time

140 h 1 min
flight ≈ 19 h 21 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Recife?

Chengdu (China) and Recife (Brazil) are very far apart: 15,081 km in a straight line, that is 9,371 miles or 8,143 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Recife is 12,161 km (7,556 miles), about 140 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chengdu, Recife lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 29.2676°, 23.9654°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 21 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 Recife?

By road it is 12,161 km (7,556 miles) from Chengdu to Recife; in a straight line it is 15,081 km (9,371 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Recife?

About 140 h 1 min on the fastest route (12,161 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Recife from Chengdu?

Recife is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 21 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.