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How far is Chengdu from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 7207 miles / 11598 kilometers / 6262 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7206.672 miles
  • 11598.014 kilometers
  • 6262.427 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
  • 7193.199 miles
  • 11576.332 kilometers
  • 6250.719 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 Los Angeles to Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 14 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu generates about 884 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 884 kilograms equals 1 949 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E