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Distance from Palermo to Chengdu

Straight line

8,041 km
4,997 mi · 4,342 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 33 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Chengdu?

Palermo (Italy) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 8,041 km in a straight line, that is 4,997 miles or 4,342 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Palermo, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 44.2322°, 61.2916°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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 Palermo from Chengdu?

The straight-line distance between Palermo and Chengdu is 8,041 km (4,997 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chengdu from Palermo?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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.