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Distance from Zürich to Chongqing

Straight line

8,211 km
5,102 mi · 4,433 NM

By road

9,922 km
6,165 mi

Travel time

118 h 17 min
flight ≈ 10 h 46 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Zürich from Chongqing?

Zürich (Switzerland) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 8,211 km in a straight line, that is 5,102 miles or 4,433 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zürich to Chongqing is 9,922 km (6,165 miles), about 118 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Zürich, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Switzerland into China. The halfway point is at 50.1645°, 65.6979°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 46 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 Chongqing?

By road it is 9,922 km (6,165 miles) from Zürich to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 8,211 km (5,102 miles).

How long is the drive from Zürich to Chongqing?

About 118 h 17 min on the fastest route (9,922 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Zürich?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 46 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.