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Distance from Kampala to Chittagong

Straight line

6,857 km
4,261 mi · 3,703 NM

By road

6,929 km
4,306 mi

Travel time

89 h 13 min
flight ≈ 9 h 4 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Chittagong?

Kampala (Uganda) and Chittagong (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 6,857 km in a straight line, that is 4,261 miles or 3,703 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kampala to Chittagong is 6,929 km (4,306 miles), about 89 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kampala, Chittagong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Uganda into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at 12.9735°, 60.9372°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 4 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 Chittagong?

By road it is 6,929 km (4,306 miles) from Kampala to Chittagong; in a straight line it is 6,857 km (4,261 miles).

How long is the drive from Kampala to Chittagong?

About 89 h 13 min on the fastest route (6,929 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chittagong from Kampala?

Chittagong is to the north-east of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to Chittagong?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 4 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.