How far is Chengdu from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 5204 miles / 8375 kilometers / 4522 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)

• 5203.801 miles
• 8374.705 kilometers
• 4521.979 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

• 5192.483 miles
• 8356.492 kilometers
• 4512.145 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 Tianfu International Airport is 10 hours and 21 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 Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from London to Chengdu generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 346 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 Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

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 Tianfu International Airport
City:	Chengdu
Country:	China
IATA Code:	TFU
ICAO Code:	ZUTF
Coordinates:	30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E