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Distance from Houston to Chongqing

Straight line

13,042 km
8,104 mi · 7,042 NM

By road

11,893 km
7,390 mi

Travel time

138 h 47 min
flight ≈ 16 h 48 min

Direction

NNW 339°
initial bearing

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How far is Houston from Chongqing?

Houston (United States) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 13,042 km in a straight line, that is 8,104 miles or 7,042 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Houston to Chongqing is 11,893 km (7,390 miles), about 138 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Houston, Chongqing lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 71.5427°, -174.7001°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 48 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 Chongqing?

By road it is 11,893 km (7,390 miles) from Houston to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 13,042 km (8,104 miles).

How long is the drive from Houston to Chongqing?

About 138 h 47 min on the fastest route (11,893 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Houston?

Chongqing is to the north of Houston, at an initial bearing of 339°.

How long is the flight from Houston to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 48 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.