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Distance from Messina to Chongqing

Straight line

8,129 km
5,051 mi · 4,389 NM

By road

10,980 km
6,822 mi

Travel time

130 h 50 min
flight ≈ 10 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Chongqing?

Messina (Italy) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 8,129 km in a straight line, that is 5,051 miles or 4,389 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Messina to Chongqing is 10,980 km (6,822 miles), about 130 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Messina, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 43.7312°, 64.0043°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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 Chongqing?

By road it is 10,980 km (6,822 miles) from Messina to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 8,129 km (5,051 miles).

How long is the drive from Messina to Chongqing?

About 130 h 50 min on the fastest route (10,980 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Messina?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Messina, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Messina to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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.