Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Chengdu
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Chengdu?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 7,854 km in a straight line, that is 4,880 miles or 4,241 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Gelsenkirchen, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 52.3123°, 65.8480°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Gelsenkirchen
Other distances from Chengdu
- Chengdu – Nanchong 193 km
- Chengdu – Chongqing 269 km
- Chengdu – Tianshui 463 km
- Chengdu – Guiyang 522 km
- Chengdu – Lijiang 565 km
- Chengdu – Xianyang 596 km
- Chengdu – Lanzhou 600 km
- Chengdu – Xi’an 606 km
- Chengdu – Kunming 640 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Chengdu?
The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Chengdu is 7,854 km (4,880 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Chengdu from Gelsenkirchen?
Chengdu is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 65°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Chengdu?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 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.