How far is San Francisco, CA, from Chengdu?
The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 6870 miles / 11056 kilometers / 5970 nautical miles.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Chengdu to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chengdu to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6869.851 miles
- 11055.953 kilometers
- 5969.737 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- 6856.233 miles
- 11034.037 kilometers
- 5957.904 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 San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 13 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Chengdu to San Francisco generates about 837 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 837 kilograms equals 1 844 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chengdu to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CTU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUUU |
| Coordinates: | 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E |
| Destination | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |