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Distance from Wuhan to Reading

Straight line

8,944 km
5,558 mi · 4,829 NM

By road

10,616 km
6,597 mi

Travel time

126 h 5 min
flight ≈ 11 h 41 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Reading?

Wuhan (China) and Reading (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,944 km in a straight line, that is 5,558 miles or 4,829 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Reading is 10,616 km (6,597 miles), about 126 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Reading lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 57.5847°, 70.8275°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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 Reading?

By road it is 10,616 km (6,597 miles) from Wuhan to Reading; in a straight line it is 8,944 km (5,558 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Reading?

About 126 h 5 min on the fastest route (10,616 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Reading from Wuhan?

Reading is to the north-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Reading?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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.