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How far is Chengdu from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 939 miles / 1511 kilometers / 816 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Chengdu (TFU) is 1143 miles / 1840 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 53 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 939.022 miles
  • 1511.209 kilometers
  • 815.987 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
  • 938.982 miles
  • 1511.145 kilometers
  • 815.953 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 Beijing to Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Chengdu?

There is no time difference between Beijing and Chengdu.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Beijing to Chengdu generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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