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Santiago, Chile → Chongqing, China
Distance Result
12,121 miles
19,507 km | 10,533 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Santiago to Chongqing is about 19,507 km (12,121 miles) as the crow flies, or 10,533 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 24.4 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 9d 0h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 23h 42min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Santiago and Chongqing is 12,121 miles (19,507 kilometers).
A direct flight from Santiago to Chongqing takes approximately 23h 42min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Santiago to Chongqing takes approximately 9d 0h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.