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Distance from Samara to Chengdu

Straight line

4,969 km
3,088 mi · 2,683 NM

By road

6,380 km
3,964 mi

Travel time

75 h 30 min
flight ≈ 6 h 43 min

Direction

E 98°
initial bearing

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How far is Samara from Chengdu?

Samara (Russia) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 4,969 km in a straight line, that is 3,088 miles or 2,683 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samara to Chengdu is 6,380 km (3,964 miles), about 75 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Samara, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 98°). The route crosses from Russia into China. The halfway point is at 45.1048°, 82.3090°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 43 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 Samara from Chengdu?

By road it is 6,380 km (3,964 miles) from Samara to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 4,969 km (3,088 miles).

How long is the drive from Samara to Chengdu?

About 75 h 30 min on the fastest route (6,380 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Samara?

Chengdu is to the east of Samara, at an initial bearing of 98°.

How long is the flight from Samara to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 43 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.