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Distance from Kabul to Chengdu

Straight line

3,287 km
2,043 mi · 1,775 NM

By road

4,714 km
2,929 mi

Travel time

55 h 18 min
flight ≈ 4 h 37 min

Direction

E 88°
initial bearing

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How far is Kabul from Chengdu?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 3,287 km in a straight line, that is 2,043 miles or 1,775 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kabul to Chengdu is 4,714 km (2,929 miles), about 55 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Kabul, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 88°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into China. The halfway point is at 33.8334°, 87.0077°.

A direct flight would take about 4 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 Kabul from Chengdu?

By road it is 4,714 km (2,929 miles) from Kabul to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 3,287 km (2,043 miles).

How long is the drive from Kabul to Chengdu?

About 55 h 18 min on the fastest route (4,714 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Kabul?

Chengdu is to the east of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 88°.

How long is the flight from Kabul to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 4 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.