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Distance from Moscow to Chengdu

Straight line

5,798 km
3,603 mi · 3,131 NM

By road

7,385 km
4,589 mi

Travel time

87 h 51 min
flight ≈ 7 h 45 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Chengdu?

Moscow (Russia) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 5,798 km in a straight line, that is 3,603 miles or 3,131 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Chengdu is 7,385 km (4,589 miles), about 87 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). The route crosses from Russia into China. The halfway point is at 48.0503°, 78.6360°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 45 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 Moscow from Chengdu?

By road it is 7,385 km (4,589 miles) from Moscow to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 5,798 km (3,603 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Chengdu?

About 87 h 51 min on the fastest route (7,385 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Moscow?

Chengdu is to the east of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 90°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 45 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.