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Distance from Kiel to Chengdu

Straight line

7,541 km
4,686 mi · 4,072 NM

By road

9,561 km
5,941 mi

Travel time

112 h 18 min
flight ≈ 9 h 56 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Chengdu?

Kiel (Germany) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 7,541 km in a straight line, that is 4,686 miles or 4,072 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Chengdu is 9,561 km (5,941 miles), about 112 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 52.7482°, 68.7126°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 56 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 Kiel from Chengdu?

By road it is 9,561 km (5,941 miles) from Kiel to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 7,541 km (4,686 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Chengdu?

About 112 h 18 min on the fastest route (9,561 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Kiel?

Chengdu is to the east of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 56 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.