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Distance from Damascus to Chengdu

Straight line

6,288 km
3,907 mi · 3,395 NM

By road

8,178 km
5,082 mi

Travel time

99 h 32 min
flight ≈ 8 h 22 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Damascus from Chengdu?

Damascus (Syria) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 6,288 km in a straight line, that is 3,907 miles or 3,395 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Damascus to Chengdu is 8,178 km (5,082 miles), about 99 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Damascus, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Syria into China. The halfway point is at 37.0631°, 70.7778°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 22 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 Damascus from Chengdu?

By road it is 8,178 km (5,082 miles) from Damascus to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 6,288 km (3,907 miles).

How long is the drive from Damascus to Chengdu?

About 99 h 32 min on the fastest route (8,178 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Damascus?

Chengdu is to the east of Damascus, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Damascus to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 22 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.