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Distance from Chongqing to Damascus

Straight line

6,557 km
4,074 mi · 3,540 NM

By road

8,482 km
5,271 mi

Travel time

103 h 12 min
flight ≈ 8 h 42 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Chongqing from Damascus?

Chongqing (China) and Damascus (Syria) are very far apart: 6,557 km in a straight line, that is 4,074 miles or 3,540 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chongqing to Damascus is 8,482 km (5,271 miles), about 103 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Chongqing, Damascus lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from China into Syria. The halfway point is at 36.8801°, 72.2745°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 42 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 Chongqing from Damascus?

By road it is 8,482 km (5,271 miles) from Chongqing to Damascus; in a straight line it is 6,557 km (4,074 miles).

How long is the drive from Chongqing to Damascus?

About 103 h 12 min on the fastest route (8,482 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Damascus from Chongqing?

Damascus is to the north-west of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Chongqing to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 42 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.