ChinaChinaChengdu to Urumqi shipping route.
2,891 km by rail, about 4.0 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Chengdu and Urumqi
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ChengduRailUrumqiRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,891 km (1,796 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,057 km |
| Transit time | 4.0 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Chengdu to Urumqi shipping route by rail
A freight train from Chengdu to Urumqi covers a rail distance of 2,891 km, against 2,057 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 4.0 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Chengdu and Urumqi.
Of 15 rail routes from Chengdu in this directory, Urumqi is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations: Shanghai (2,222 km), Yiwu (2,214 km) and Guangzhou (2,129 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Chengdu to Urumqi?
2,891 km by rail (2,057 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Chengdu to Urumqi?
About 4.0 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Urumqi to Chengdu has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.