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Distance from Madrid to Chengdu

Straight line

9,191 km
5,711 mi · 4,963 NM

By road

11,501 km
7,146 mi

Travel time

132 h 14 min
flight ≈ 11 h 59 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Madrid from Chengdu?

Madrid (Spain) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 9,191 km in a straight line, that is 5,711 miles or 4,963 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Madrid to Chengdu is 11,501 km (7,146 miles), about 132 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Madrid, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 50.3776°, 54.9557°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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 Madrid from Chengdu?

By road it is 11,501 km (7,146 miles) from Madrid to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 9,191 km (5,711 miles).

How long is the drive from Madrid to Chengdu?

About 132 h 14 min on the fastest route (11,501 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Madrid?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Madrid, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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.