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How far is Zurich from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4939 miles / 7949 kilometers / 4292 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4939.205 miles
  • 7948.879 kilometers
  • 4292.051 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
  • 4928.492 miles
  • 7931.640 kilometers
  • 4282.743 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Zurich Airport is 9 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Zurich generates about 576 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 576 kilograms equals 1 270 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to Zurich

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

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 Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E