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Distance from Medan to Chengdu

Straight line

3,051 km
1,896 mi · 1,647 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 19 min

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Medan from Chengdu?

Medan (Indonesia) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 3,051 km in a straight line, that is 1,896 miles or 1,647 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Medan, Chengdu lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. The halfway point is at 17.1428°, 101.1662°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 19 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 Medan from Chengdu?

The straight-line distance between Medan and Chengdu is 3,051 km (1,896 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chengdu from Medan?

Chengdu is to the north of Medan, at an initial bearing of 10°.

How long is the flight from Medan to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 19 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.