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Distance from Reading to Nanchong

Straight line

8,460 km
5,257 mi · 4,568 NM

By road

10,060 km
6,251 mi

Travel time

120 h 1 min
flight ≈ 11 h 4 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Reading from Nanchong?

Reading (United Kingdom) and Nanchong (China) are very far apart: 8,460 km in a straight line, that is 5,257 miles or 4,568 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Reading to Nanchong is 10,060 km (6,251 miles), about 120 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Reading, Nanchong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 55.1469°, 64.7077°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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 Nanchong?

By road it is 10,060 km (6,251 miles) from Reading to Nanchong; in a straight line it is 8,460 km (5,257 miles).

How long is the drive from Reading to Nanchong?

About 120 h 1 min on the fastest route (10,060 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanchong from Reading?

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

How long is the flight from Reading to Nanchong?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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.