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Distance from Plovdiv to Chengdu

Straight line

6,974 km
4,333 mi · 3,765 NM

By road

9,308 km
5,783 mi

Travel time

109 h 20 min
flight ≈ 9 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Chengdu?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 6,974 km in a straight line, that is 4,333 miles or 3,765 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Plovdiv to Chengdu is 9,308 km (5,783 miles), about 109 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Plovdiv, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 43.7156°, 67.9260°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 13 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 Plovdiv from Chengdu?

By road it is 9,308 km (5,783 miles) from Plovdiv to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 6,974 km (4,333 miles).

How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Chengdu?

About 109 h 20 min on the fastest route (9,308 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Plovdiv?

Chengdu is to the east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 13 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.