How far is Chengdu from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 7653 miles / 12317 kilometers / 6651 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Chengdu. 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 Washington D.C. to Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 14 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Chengdu?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Chengdu 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 Washington D.C. to Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CTU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUUU |
| Coordinates: | 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E |