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Distance from Leeds to Chongqing

Straight line

8,491 km
5,276 mi · 4,585 NM

By road

10,473 km
6,508 mi

Travel time

124 h 39 min
flight ≈ 11 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Leeds from Chongqing?

Leeds (United Kingdom) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 8,491 km in a straight line, that is 5,276 miles or 4,585 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leeds to Chongqing is 10,473 km (6,508 miles), about 124 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Leeds, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 55.7095°, 67.2683°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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 Chongqing?

By road it is 10,473 km (6,508 miles) from Leeds to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 8,491 km (5,276 miles).

How long is the drive from Leeds to Chongqing?

About 124 h 39 min on the fastest route (10,473 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Leeds?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Leeds, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Leeds to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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.