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How far is Chengdu from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 10562 miles / 16998 kilometers / 9178 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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10562
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16998
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9178
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Flight time duration
20 h 29 min
CO2 emission
1 391 kg

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Distance from São Paulo to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 10561.878 miles
  • 16997.695 kilometers
  • 9178.021 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
  • 10556.362 miles
  • 16988.818 kilometers
  • 9173.228 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 São Paulo to Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 20 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Chengdu generates about 1 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 391 kilograms equals 3 066 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W
Destination 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