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Distance from Riga to Chengdu

Straight line

6,616 km
4,111 mi · 3,573 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 46 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Riga from Chengdu?

Riga (Latvia) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 6,616 km in a straight line, that is 4,111 miles or 3,573 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Riga, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Latvia into China. The halfway point is at 50.8946°, 74.7198°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 46 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 Riga from Chengdu?

The straight-line distance between Riga and Chengdu is 6,616 km (4,111 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chengdu from Riga?

Chengdu is to the east of Riga, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Riga to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 46 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.