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Distance from Taiyuan to Chengdu

Straight line

1,117 km
694 mi · 603 NM

By road

1,315 km
817 mi

Travel time

14 h 50 min
flight ≈ 1 h 54 min

Direction

SW 227°
initial bearing

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How far is Taiyuan from Chengdu?

Taiyuan (China) and Chengdu (China) are quite far apart: 1,117 km in a straight line, that is 694 miles or 603 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Taiyuan to Chengdu is 1,315 km (817 miles), about 14 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Taiyuan, Chengdu lies to the south-west (initial bearing 227°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 34.3413°, 108.1310°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 54 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 Taiyuan from Chengdu?

By road it is 1,315 km (817 miles) from Taiyuan to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 1,117 km (694 miles).

How long is the drive from Taiyuan to Chengdu?

About 14 h 50 min on the fastest route (1,315 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Taiyuan?

Chengdu is to the south-west of Taiyuan, at an initial bearing of 227°.

How long is the flight from Taiyuan to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 54 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.