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Distance from Chengdu to Tarsus

Straight line

6,304 km
3,917 mi · 3,404 NM

By road

8,339 km
5,181 mi

Travel time

98 h 33 min
flight ≈ 8 h 23 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Tarsus?

Chengdu (China) and Tarsus (Türkiye) are very far apart: 6,304 km in a straight line, that is 3,917 miles or 3,404 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Tarsus is 8,339 km (5,181 miles), about 98 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Tarsus lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.0992°, 70.9231°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 23 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 Tarsus?

By road it is 8,339 km (5,181 miles) from Chengdu to Tarsus; in a straight line it is 6,304 km (3,917 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Tarsus?

About 98 h 33 min on the fastest route (8,339 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tarsus from Chengdu?

Tarsus is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Tarsus?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 23 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.