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How far is Decatur, IL, from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 7517 miles / 12098 kilometers / 6532 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7517.062 miles
  • 12097.539 kilometers
  • 6532.148 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
  • 7502.774 miles
  • 12074.545 kilometers
  • 6519.733 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Decatur Airport is 14 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Decatur generates about 928 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 928 kilograms equals 2 047 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W