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Distance from Zalău to Chengdu

Straight line

6,938 km
4,311 mi · 3,746 NM

By road

9,312 km
5,786 mi

Travel time

113 h 30 min
flight ≈ 9 h 10 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Chengdu?

Zalău (Romania) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 6,938 km in a straight line, that is 4,311 miles or 3,746 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Chengdu is 9,312 km (5,786 miles), about 113 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 46.5936°, 69.2846°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 10 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 Zalău from Chengdu?

By road it is 9,312 km (5,786 miles) from Zalău to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 6,938 km (4,311 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Chengdu?

About 113 h 30 min on the fastest route (9,312 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Zalău?

Chengdu is to the east of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 10 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.