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Distance from Durban to Chengdu

Straight line

10,226 km
6,354 mi · 5,522 NM

By road

5,573 km
3,463 mi

Travel time

68 h 28 min
flight ≈ 13 h 17 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Durban from Chengdu?

Durban (South Africa) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 10,226 km in a straight line, that is 6,354 miles or 5,522 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Durban to Chengdu is 5,573 km (3,463 miles), about 68 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Durban, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 0.5032°, 67.3732°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 17 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 Durban from Chengdu?

By road it is 5,573 km (3,463 miles) from Durban to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 10,226 km (6,354 miles).

How long is the drive from Durban to Chengdu?

About 68 h 28 min on the fastest route (5,573 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Durban?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Durban, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Durban to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 17 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.