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How far is Chengdu from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 10594 miles / 17049 kilometers / 9206 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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Nautical miles
Flight time duration
20 h 33 min
CO2 emission
1 396 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)
  • 10593.694 miles
  • 17048.898 kilometers
  • 9205.669 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
  • 10588.053 miles
  • 17039.820 kilometers
  • 9200.767 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 Tianfu International Airport is 20 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Chengdu generates about 1 396 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 396 kilograms equals 3 077 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 Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

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 Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E