How far is Chengdu from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 5171 miles / 8322 kilometers / 4493 nautical miles.

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)

• 5170.991 miles
• 8321.903 kilometers
• 4493.468 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

• 5159.672 miles
• 8303.687 kilometers
• 4483.632 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 Gatwick Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Chengdu?

The time difference between London and Chengdu is 8 hours. Chengdu is 8 hours ahead of London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

On average, flying from London to Chengdu generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 336 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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