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Distance from Glasgow to Chongqing

Straight line

8,515 km
5,291 mi · 4,598 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Glasgow from Chongqing?

Glasgow (United Kingdom) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 8,515 km in a straight line, that is 5,291 miles or 4,598 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Glasgow, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 57.2039°, 68.5147°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 9 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 Glasgow from Chongqing?

The straight-line distance between Glasgow and Chongqing is 8,515 km (5,291 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chongqing from Glasgow?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Glasgow, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 9 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.