How far is Chengdu from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 8077 miles / 12999 kilometers / 7019 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8077.444 miles
- 12999.386 kilometers
- 7019.107 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- 8064.490 miles
- 12978.539 kilometers
- 7007.850 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 Houston to Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 15 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Chengdu?
The time difference between Houston and Chengdu is 14 hours. Chengdu is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
On average, flying from Houston to Chengdu generates about 1 010 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 010 kilograms equals 2 226 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |