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Distance from Kampala to Chengdu

Straight line

8,229 km
5,114 mi · 4,444 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 47 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Chengdu?

Kampala (Uganda) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 8,229 km in a straight line, that is 5,114 miles or 4,444 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kampala, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Uganda into China. The halfway point is at 18.8285°, 65.2276°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 47 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 Kampala from Chengdu?

The straight-line distance between Kampala and Chengdu is 8,229 km (5,114 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chengdu from Kampala?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 47 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.