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Distance from Malatya to Chengdu

Straight line

5,972 km
3,711 mi · 3,224 NM

By road

7,969 km
4,952 mi

Travel time

94 h 51 min
flight ≈ 7 h 58 min

Direction

ENE 77°
initial bearing

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How far is Malatya from Chengdu?

Malatya (Türkiye) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 5,972 km in a straight line, that is 3,711 miles or 3,224 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Malatya to Chengdu is 7,969 km (4,952 miles), about 94 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Malatya, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 77°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 39.2909°, 72.9008°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 58 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 Malatya from Chengdu?

By road it is 7,969 km (4,952 miles) from Malatya to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 5,972 km (3,711 miles).

How long is the drive from Malatya to Chengdu?

About 94 h 51 min on the fastest route (7,969 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Malatya?

Chengdu is to the east of Malatya, at an initial bearing of 77°.

How long is the flight from Malatya to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 58 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.