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Distance from Sanaa to Chengdu

Straight line

6,293 km
3,910 mi · 3,398 NM

By road

7,743 km
4,811 mi

Travel time

104 h 24 min
flight ≈ 8 h 22 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Sanaa from Chengdu?

Sanaa (Yemen) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 6,293 km in a straight line, that is 3,910 miles or 3,398 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sanaa to Chengdu is 7,743 km (4,811 miles), about 104 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Sanaa, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Yemen into China. The halfway point is at 26.0950°, 72.2542°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 22 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 Sanaa from Chengdu?

By road it is 7,743 km (4,811 miles) from Sanaa to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 6,293 km (3,910 miles).

How long is the drive from Sanaa to Chengdu?

About 104 h 24 min on the fastest route (7,743 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Sanaa?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Sanaa, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Sanaa to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 22 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.