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Distance from Reading to Chongqing

Straight line

8,595 km
5,341 mi · 4,641 NM

By road

10,233 km
6,358 mi

Travel time

122 h
flight ≈ 11 h 15 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Reading from Chongqing?

Reading (United Kingdom) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 8,595 km in a straight line, that is 5,341 miles or 4,641 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Reading to Chongqing is 10,233 km (6,358 miles), about 122 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Reading, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.6529°, 65.4968°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 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 Reading from Chongqing?

By road it is 10,233 km (6,358 miles) from Reading to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 8,595 km (5,341 miles).

How long is the drive from Reading to Chongqing?

About 122 h on the fastest route (10,233 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Reading?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Reading, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Reading to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 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.