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Distance from Houston to Chengdu

Straight line

13,009 km
8,083 mi · 7,024 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 46 min

Direction

NNW 341°
initial bearing

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How far is Houston from Chengdu?

Houston (United States) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 13,009 km in a straight line, that is 8,083 miles or 7,024 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Houston, Chengdu lies to the north (initial bearing 341°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 73.8349°, -174.1121°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 46 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 Houston from Chengdu?

The straight-line distance between Houston and Chengdu is 13,009 km (8,083 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chengdu from Houston?

Chengdu is to the north of Houston, at an initial bearing of 341°.

How long is the flight from Houston to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 46 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.