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Distance from Karaj to Chengdu

Straight line

4,919 km
3,057 mi · 2,656 NM

By road

6,502 km
4,040 mi

Travel time

77 h 58 min
flight ≈ 6 h 39 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

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How far is Karaj from Chengdu?

Karaj (Iran) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 4,919 km in a straight line, that is 3,057 miles or 2,656 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karaj to Chengdu is 6,502 km (4,040 miles), about 77 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Karaj, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 36.2321°, 78.3753°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 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 Karaj from Chengdu?

By road it is 6,502 km (4,040 miles) from Karaj to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 4,919 km (3,057 miles).

How long is the drive from Karaj to Chengdu?

About 77 h 58 min on the fastest route (6,502 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Karaj?

Chengdu is to the east of Karaj, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from Karaj to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 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.