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Distance from Chengdu to Ürümqi

Straight line

2,056 km
1,278 mi · 1,110 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 4 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Ürümqi?

Chengdu (China) and Ürümqi (China) are quite far apart: 2,056 km in a straight line, that is 1,278 miles or 1,110 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Ürümqi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 37.5179°, 96.5588°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 4 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 Ürümqi?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Ürümqi is 2,056 km (1,278 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ürümqi from Chengdu?

Ürümqi is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Ürümqi?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 4 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.