Distance from Reading to Chengdu
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How far is Reading from Chengdu?
Reading (United Kingdom) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 8,351 km in a straight line, that is 5,189 miles or 4,509 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Reading, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.4924°, 63.3202°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Reading
- Reading – City of Westminster 58 km
- Reading – London 59 km
- Reading – Archway 59 km
- Reading – Luton 61 km
- Reading – Islington 61 km
- Reading – Milton Keynes 67 km
- Reading – Southampton 68 km
- Reading – Bexley 78 km
- Reading – Northampton 88 km
Other distances from Chengdu
- Chengdu – Nanchong 193 km
- Chengdu – Chongqing 269 km
- Chengdu – Tianshui 463 km
- Chengdu – Guiyang 522 km
- Chengdu – Lijiang 565 km
- Chengdu – Xianyang 596 km
- Chengdu – Lanzhou 600 km
- Chengdu – Xi’an 606 km
- Chengdu – Kunming 640 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Reading from Chengdu?
The straight-line distance between Reading and Chengdu is 8,351 km (5,189 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Chengdu from Reading?
Chengdu is to the north-east of Reading, at an initial bearing of 59°.
How long is the flight from Reading to Chengdu?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 56 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.