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Distance from Chongqing to Los Angeles

Straight line

11,541 km
7,171 mi · 6,232 NM

By road

11,886 km
7,385 mi

Travel time

138 h 35 min
flight ≈ 14 h 56 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Chongqing from Los Angeles?

Chongqing (China) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 11,541 km in a straight line, that is 7,171 miles or 6,232 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chongqing to Los Angeles is 11,886 km (7,385 miles), about 138 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Chongqing, Los Angeles lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 58.3900°, 170.7787°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 56 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 Los Angeles?

By road it is 11,886 km (7,385 miles) from Chongqing to Los Angeles; in a straight line it is 11,541 km (7,171 miles).

How long is the drive from Chongqing to Los Angeles?

About 138 h 35 min on the fastest route (11,886 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Chongqing?

Los Angeles is to the north-east of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Chongqing to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 56 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.