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Distance from Leeds to Chengdu

Straight line

8,252 km
5,128 mi · 4,456 NM

By road

10,588 km
6,579 mi

Travel time

123 h 21 min
flight ≈ 10 h 49 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Leeds from Chengdu?

Leeds (United Kingdom) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 8,252 km in a straight line, that is 5,128 miles or 4,456 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leeds to Chengdu is 10,588 km (6,579 miles), about 123 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Leeds, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 55.5658°, 65.0142°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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 Leeds from Chengdu?

By road it is 10,588 km (6,579 miles) from Leeds to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 8,252 km (5,128 miles).

How long is the drive from Leeds to Chengdu?

About 123 h 21 min on the fastest route (10,588 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Leeds?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Leeds, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Leeds to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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.