How far is Chengdu from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 7647 miles / 12306 kilometers / 6645 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International 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)- 7646.581 miles
- 12305.980 kilometers
- 6644.698 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- 7632.386 miles
- 12283.134 kilometers
- 6632.362 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 14 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Chengdu?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Chengdu generates about 947 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 947 kilograms equals 2 088 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |