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Distance from Chengdu to Sunderland

Straight line

8,180 km
5,083 mi · 4,417 NM

By road

10,706 km
6,652 mi

Travel time

124 h 49 min
flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Sunderland?

Chengdu (China) and Sunderland (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,180 km in a straight line, that is 5,083 miles or 4,417 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Sunderland is 10,706 km (6,652 miles), about 124 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Sunderland lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.9291°, 65.9763°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Sunderland?

By road it is 10,706 km (6,652 miles) from Chengdu to Sunderland; in a straight line it is 8,180 km (5,083 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Sunderland?

About 124 h 49 min on the fastest route (10,706 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sunderland from Chengdu?

Sunderland is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Sunderland?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.