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How far is Chengdu from London?

The distance between London (London City Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 5182 miles / 8340 kilometers / 4503 nautical miles.

London City Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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Distance from London to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5182.201 miles
  • 8339.945 kilometers
  • 4503.210 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
  • 5170.937 miles
  • 8321.817 kilometers
  • 4493.421 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 London to Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 10 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from London to Chengdu generates about 608 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 608 kilograms equals 1 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Airport information

Origin London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″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