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Distance from Medellín to Chengdu

Straight line

15,918 km
9,891 mi · 8,595 NM

By road

12,169 km
7,561 mi

Travel time

140 h 3 min
flight ≈ 20 h 24 min

Direction

N 1°
initial bearing

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How far is Medellín from Chengdu?

Medellín (Colombia) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 15,918 km in a straight line, that is 9,891 miles or 8,595 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Medellín to Chengdu is 12,169 km (7,561 miles), about 140 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Medellín, Chengdu lies to the north (initial bearing 1°). The route crosses from Colombia into China. The halfway point is at 77.7808°, -73.1902°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 24 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 Medellín from Chengdu?

By road it is 12,169 km (7,561 miles) from Medellín to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 15,918 km (9,891 miles).

How long is the drive from Medellín to Chengdu?

About 140 h 3 min on the fastest route (12,169 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Medellín?

Chengdu is to the north of Medellín, at an initial bearing of 1°.

How long is the flight from Medellín to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 24 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.