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Distance from Kampala to Chongqing

Straight line

8,448 km
5,250 mi · 4,562 NM

By road

8,417 km
5,230 mi

Travel time

105 h 35 min
flight ≈ 11 h 4 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Chongqing?

Kampala (Uganda) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 8,448 km in a straight line, that is 5,250 miles or 4,562 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kampala to Chongqing is 8,417 km (5,230 miles), about 105 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kampala, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Uganda into China. The halfway point is at 18.4472°, 66.5661°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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 Chongqing?

By road it is 8,417 km (5,230 miles) from Kampala to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 8,448 km (5,250 miles).

How long is the drive from Kampala to Chongqing?

About 105 h 35 min on the fastest route (8,417 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Kampala?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.