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How far is Chengdu from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 967 miles / 1556 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Chengdu (CTU) is 1138 miles / 1832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 40 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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967
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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)
  • 967.071 miles
  • 1556.350 kilometers
  • 840.362 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
  • 966.894 miles
  • 1556.066 kilometers
  • 840.208 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 Capital International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Chengdu?

There is no time difference between Beijing and Chengdu.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

On average, flying from Beijing to Chengdu generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
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