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Distance from Wuhan to Palermo

Straight line

8,836 km
5,490 mi · 4,771 NM

By road

11,597 km
7,206 mi

Travel time

137 h 43 min
flight ≈ 11 h 33 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Palermo?

Wuhan (China) and Palermo (Italy) are very far apart: 8,836 km in a straight line, that is 5,490 miles or 4,771 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Palermo is 11,597 km (7,206 miles), about 137 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Palermo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 47.0002°, 66.9288°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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 Wuhan from Palermo?

By road it is 11,597 km (7,206 miles) from Wuhan to Palermo; in a straight line it is 8,836 km (5,490 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Palermo?

About 137 h 43 min on the fastest route (11,597 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palermo from Wuhan?

Palermo is to the north-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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.