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How far is Shanghai from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1033 miles / 1662 kilometers / 898 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Shanghai (SHA) is 1207 miles / 1942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 55 minutes.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1032.947 miles
  • 1662.367 kilometers
  • 897.607 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
  • 1030.891 miles
  • 1659.058 kilometers
  • 895.820 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chengdu and Shanghai?

There is no time difference between Chengdu and Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Shanghai generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E