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Distance from Marseille to Chengdu

Straight line

8,381 km
5,208 mi · 4,526 NM

By road

10,722 km
6,662 mi

Travel time

123 h 41 min
flight ≈ 10 h 59 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Chengdu?

Marseille (France) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 8,381 km in a straight line, that is 5,208 miles or 4,526 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Chengdu is 10,722 km (6,662 miles), about 123 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 49.0013°, 60.2664°.

A direct flight would take about 10 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 Marseille from Chengdu?

By road it is 10,722 km (6,662 miles) from Marseille to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 8,381 km (5,208 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Chengdu?

About 123 h 41 min on the fastest route (10,722 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Marseille?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 10 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.