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Distance from Chengdu to Shiraz

Straight line

4,922 km
3,058 mi · 2,658 NM

By road

6,939 km
4,312 mi

Travel time

82 h 47 min
flight ≈ 6 h 39 min

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Shiraz?

Chengdu (China) and Shiraz (Iran) are very far apart: 4,922 km in a straight line, that is 3,058 miles or 2,658 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Shiraz is 6,939 km (4,312 miles), about 82 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Shiraz lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 32.8091°, 78.1509°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 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 Shiraz?

By road it is 6,939 km (4,312 miles) from Chengdu to Shiraz; in a straight line it is 4,922 km (3,058 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Shiraz?

About 82 h 47 min on the fastest route (6,939 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiraz from Chengdu?

Shiraz is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 282°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Shiraz?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 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.