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How far is Washington D.C. from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 7653 miles / 12317 kilometers / 6651 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Washington D.C.

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chengdu to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7653.384 miles
  • 12316.928 kilometers
  • 6650.609 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 7639.199 miles
  • 12294.099 kilometers
  • 6638.283 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Chengdu to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 14 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Washington D.C. generates about 948 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 948 kilograms equals 2 090 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E
Destination Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W