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Distance from Northampton to Chengdu

Straight line

8,301 km
5,158 mi · 4,482 NM

By road

10,401 km
6,463 mi

Travel time

121 h 17 min
flight ≈ 10 h 53 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Northampton from Chengdu?

Northampton (United Kingdom) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 8,301 km in a straight line, that is 5,158 miles or 4,482 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Northampton to Chengdu is 10,401 km (6,463 miles), about 121 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Northampton, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.7833°, 63.9582°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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 Northampton from Chengdu?

By road it is 10,401 km (6,463 miles) from Northampton to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 8,301 km (5,158 miles).

How long is the drive from Northampton to Chengdu?

About 121 h 17 min on the fastest route (10,401 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Northampton?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Northampton, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Northampton to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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.