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Distance from Chengdu to Sheffield

Straight line

8,271 km
5,139 mi · 4,466 NM

By road

10,554 km
6,558 mi

Travel time

123 h 5 min
flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Sheffield?

Chengdu (China) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,271 km in a straight line, that is 5,139 miles or 4,466 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Sheffield is 10,554 km (6,558 miles), about 123 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Sheffield lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.3867°, 64.6987°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 Sheffield?

By road it is 10,554 km (6,558 miles) from Chengdu to Sheffield; in a straight line it is 8,271 km (5,139 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Sheffield?

About 123 h 5 min on the fastest route (10,554 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sheffield from Chengdu?

Sheffield is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Sheffield?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.