How far is Chengdu from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 8085 miles / 13012 kilometers / 7026 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Chengdu Tianfu 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)- 8085.238 miles
- 13011.929 kilometers
- 7025.879 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- 8072.322 miles
- 12991.142 kilometers
- 7014.656 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 Tianfu International Airport is 15 hours and 48 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 Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from Houston to Chengdu generates about 1 011 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 011 kilograms equals 2 229 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 Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
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 Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |