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Distance from Chengdu to Riga

Straight line

6,616 km
4,111 mi · 3,573 NM

By road

8,298 km
5,156 mi

Travel time

100 h 41 min
flight ≈ 8 h 46 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Riga?

Chengdu (China) and Riga (Latvia) are very far apart: 6,616 km in a straight line, that is 4,111 miles or 3,573 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Riga is 8,298 km (5,156 miles), about 100 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Riga lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Latvia. The halfway point is at 50.8946°, 74.7198°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 46 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 Riga?

By road it is 8,298 km (5,156 miles) from Chengdu to Riga; in a straight line it is 6,616 km (4,111 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Riga?

About 100 h 41 min on the fastest route (8,298 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riga from Chengdu?

Riga is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Riga?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 46 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.