How far is Chengdu from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 7664 miles / 12334 kilometers / 6660 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Search flights
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)- 7664.194 miles
- 12334.325 kilometers
- 6660.002 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- 7650.053 miles
- 12311.568 kilometers
- 6647.715 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 Tianfu International Airport is 15 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Chengdu?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Chengdu generates about 950 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 950 kilograms equals 2 093 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 Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
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 Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |