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Distance from Zürich to Chengdu

Straight line

7,955 km
4,943 mi · 4,295 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 27 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Zürich from Chengdu?

Zürich (Switzerland) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 7,955 km in a straight line, that is 4,943 miles or 4,295 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Zürich, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Switzerland into China. The halfway point is at 50.0787°, 63.7697°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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 Zürich from Chengdu?

The straight-line distance between Zürich and Chengdu is 7,955 km (4,943 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chengdu from Zürich?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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.