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Distance from Chengdu to Taiyuan

Straight line

1,117 km
694 mi · 603 NM

By road

1,313 km
816 mi

Travel time

14 h 48 min
flight ≈ 1 h 54 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Taiyuan?

Chengdu (China) and Taiyuan (China) are quite far apart: 1,117 km in a straight line, that is 694 miles or 603 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Taiyuan is 1,313 km (816 miles), about 14 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Taiyuan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 34.3413°, 108.1310°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 54 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 Taiyuan?

By road it is 1,313 km (816 miles) from Chengdu to Taiyuan; in a straight line it is 1,117 km (694 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Taiyuan?

About 14 h 48 min on the fastest route (1,313 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taiyuan from Chengdu?

Taiyuan is to the north-east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 42°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Taiyuan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 54 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.