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Distance from Messina to Chengdu

Straight line

7,862 km
4,885 mi · 4,245 NM

By road

11,095 km
6,894 mi

Travel time

129 h 32 min
flight ≈ 10 h 20 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Chengdu?

Messina (Italy) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 7,862 km in a straight line, that is 4,885 miles or 4,245 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Messina to Chengdu is 11,095 km (6,894 miles), about 129 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Messina, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 43.7167°, 62.3255°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 20 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 Messina from Chengdu?

By road it is 11,095 km (6,894 miles) from Messina to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 7,862 km (4,885 miles).

How long is the drive from Messina to Chengdu?

About 129 h 32 min on the fastest route (11,095 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Messina?

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

How long is the flight from Messina to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 20 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.