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Distance from Fortaleza to Chengdu

Straight line

15,094 km
9,379 mi · 8,150 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 22 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Fortaleza from Chengdu?

Fortaleza (Brazil) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 15,094 km in a straight line, that is 9,379 miles or 8,150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Fortaleza, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 36.1378°, 20.4044°.

A direct flight would take about 19 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 Fortaleza from Chengdu?

The straight-line distance between Fortaleza and Chengdu is 15,094 km (9,379 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chengdu from Fortaleza?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Fortaleza, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 19 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.