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Distance from Recife to Chengdu

Straight line

15,081 km
9,371 mi · 8,143 NM

By road

12,164 km
7,558 mi

Travel time

139 h 58 min
flight ≈ 19 h 21 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Chengdu?

Recife (Brazil) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 15,081 km in a straight line, that is 9,371 miles or 8,143 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Chengdu is 12,164 km (7,558 miles), about 139 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Recife, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 29.2676°, 23.9654°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 21 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 Recife from Chengdu?

By road it is 12,164 km (7,558 miles) from Recife to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 15,081 km (9,371 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Chengdu?

About 139 h 58 min on the fastest route (12,164 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Recife?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 21 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.