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Distance from Chongqing to Sydney

Straight line

8,448 km
5,249 mi · 4,561 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 4 min

Direction

SE 143°
initial bearing

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How far is Chongqing from Sydney?

Chongqing (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,448 km in a straight line, that is 5,249 miles or 4,561 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Chongqing and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Chongqing, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 143°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -2.3267°, 128.3335°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chongqing from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Chongqing and Sydney is 8,448 km (5,249 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Chongqing?

Sydney is to the south-east of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 143°.

How long is the flight from Chongqing to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.