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Distance from Lijiang to Chengdu

Straight line

564 km
350 mi · 305 NM

By road

772 km
480 mi

Travel time

8 h 54 min
flight ≈ 1 h 12 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Chengdu?

Lijiang (China) and Chengdu (China) are a medium distance apart: 564 km in a straight line, that is 350 miles or 305 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Chengdu is 772 km (480 miles), about 8 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 28.7813°, 102.1087°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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 Lijiang from Chengdu?

By road it is 772 km (480 miles) from Lijiang to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 564 km (350 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Chengdu?

About 8 h 54 min on the fastest route (772 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Lijiang?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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.