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Distance from Gent to Chengdu

Straight line

8,087 km
5,025 mi · 4,367 NM

By road

9,966 km
6,193 mi

Travel time

116 h 24 min
flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Chengdu?

Gent (Belgium) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 8,087 km in a straight line, that is 5,025 miles or 4,367 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Chengdu is 9,966 km (6,193 miles), about 116 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Belgium into China. The halfway point is at 53.0129°, 64.4544°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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 Gent from Chengdu?

By road it is 9,966 km (6,193 miles) from Gent to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 8,087 km (5,025 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Chengdu?

About 116 h 24 min on the fastest route (9,966 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Gent?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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.