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Distance from Sydney to Chongqing

Straight line

8,448 km
5,249 mi · 4,561 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 4 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Chongqing?

Sydney (Australia) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 8,448 km in a straight line, that is 5,249 miles or 4,561 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sydney and Chongqing, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Chongqing lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -2.3267°, 128.3335°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Chongqing?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Chongqing is 8,448 km (5,249 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Chongqing from Sydney?

Chongqing is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Chongqing?

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.