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Distance from Chongqing to Reading

Straight line

8,595 km
5,341 mi · 4,641 NM

By road

10,223 km
6,353 mi

Travel time

121 h 48 min
flight ≈ 11 h 15 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Chongqing from Reading?

Chongqing (China) and Reading (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,595 km in a straight line, that is 5,341 miles or 4,641 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chongqing to Reading is 10,223 km (6,353 miles), about 121 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Chongqing, Reading lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.6529°, 65.4968°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 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 Reading?

By road it is 10,223 km (6,353 miles) from Chongqing to Reading; in a straight line it is 8,595 km (5,341 miles).

How long is the drive from Chongqing to Reading?

About 121 h 48 min on the fastest route (10,223 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Reading from Chongqing?

Reading is to the north-west of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Chongqing to Reading?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 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.