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Distance from Gherla to Chengdu

Straight line

6,879 km
4,275 mi · 3,715 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 6 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Chengdu?

Gherla (Romania) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 6,879 km in a straight line, that is 4,275 miles or 3,715 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Gherla, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 46.3329°, 69.5576°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 6 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 Gherla from Chengdu?

The straight-line distance between Gherla and Chengdu is 6,879 km (4,275 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chengdu from Gherla?

Chengdu is to the east of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Gherla to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 6 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.