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Distance from Chengdu to San Jose

Straight line

11,092 km
6,892 mi · 5,989 NM

By road

12,003 km
7,458 mi

Travel time

137 h 31 min
flight ≈ 14 h 22 min

Direction

NE 35°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from San Jose?

Chengdu (China) and San Jose (United States) are very far apart: 11,092 km in a straight line, that is 6,892 miles or 5,989 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to San Jose is 12,003 km (7,458 miles), about 137 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, San Jose lies to the north-east (initial bearing 35°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 59.8330°, 165.7878°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 22 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 San Jose?

By road it is 12,003 km (7,458 miles) from Chengdu to San Jose; in a straight line it is 11,092 km (6,892 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to San Jose?

About 137 h 31 min on the fastest route (12,003 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is San Jose from Chengdu?

San Jose is to the north-east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 35°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to San Jose?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 22 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.