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Distance from Ploiești to Chengdu

Straight line

6,786 km
4,217 mi · 3,664 NM

By road

8,664 km
5,383 mi

Travel time

110 h 26 min
flight ≈ 8 h 59 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Chengdu?

Ploiești (Romania) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 6,786 km in a straight line, that is 4,217 miles or 3,664 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Chengdu is 8,664 km (5,383 miles), about 110 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 44.8760°, 69.5470°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 59 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 Ploiești from Chengdu?

By road it is 8,664 km (5,383 miles) from Ploiești to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 6,786 km (4,217 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Chengdu?

About 110 h 26 min on the fastest route (8,664 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Ploiești?

Chengdu is to the east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 59 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.