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Distance from Mecca to Chengdu

Straight line

6,427 km
3,993 mi · 3,470 NM

By road

8,119 km
5,045 mi

Travel time

102 h 10 min
flight ≈ 8 h 32 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Mecca from Chengdu?

Mecca (Saudi Arabia) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 6,427 km in a straight line, that is 3,993 miles or 3,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mecca to Chengdu is 8,119 km (5,045 miles), about 102 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Mecca, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 29.9804°, 70.5258°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 32 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 Mecca from Chengdu?

By road it is 8,119 km (5,045 miles) from Mecca to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 6,427 km (3,993 miles).

How long is the drive from Mecca to Chengdu?

About 102 h 10 min on the fastest route (8,119 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Mecca?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Mecca, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Mecca to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 32 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.