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How far is Chengdu from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 1904 miles / 3065 kilometers / 1655 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chengdu (TFU) is 2493 miles / 4012 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 6 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1904.331 miles
  • 3064.724 kilometers
  • 1654.819 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
  • 1913.057 miles
  • 3078.766 kilometers
  • 1662.401 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 Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Chengdu?

There is no time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Chengdu.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E
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