Beijing to Chengdu: Exactly 1,525 km (947 mi)

Beijing, China → Chengdu, China

1,525
Kilometers
947
Miles
~2h 24min
Flight time (est.)
~1,982 km
Rough road-length estimate

823 nautical miles · Direction: southwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Beijing to Chengdu is 1,525 km (947 miles). Chengdu lies roughly southwest of Beijing; the initial great-circle bearing is 231° (SW). It is a domestic route within China.

Coordinates & Bearing

Beijing (Hebei, China) sits at 39.9042°N, 116.4074°E; Chengdu (Southwest China, China) is at 30.5728°N, 104.0668°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 231° (SW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Beijing to Chengdu

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 24min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,982 km · ~24h 47min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.

Rough road-length estimate for Beijing to Chengdu: about 1,982 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Beijing and Chengdu lies at approximately 35.3950°N, 109.8800°E — the position that is an equal 763 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Beijing and Chengdu both use the Asia/Shanghai time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Beijing from Chengdu?

The straight-line distance from Beijing to Chengdu is approximately 1,525 km (947 miles, 823 nautical miles).

What direction is Chengdu from Beijing?

Chengdu lies roughly southwest of Beijing; the initial great-circle bearing is 231° (SW).

How long does it take to fly from Beijing to Chengdu?

Estimated flight time is about 2h 24min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Beijing to Chengdu?

Rough road-length estimate for Beijing to Chengdu: about 1,982 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Beijing and Chengdu?

Beijing and Chengdu both use the Asia/Shanghai time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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