How far is Chengdu from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 1034 miles / 1664 kilometers / 898 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Chengdu (TFU) is 1226 miles / 1973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 52 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1033.867 miles
- 1663.847 kilometers
- 898.406 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- 1031.824 miles
- 1660.560 kilometers
- 896.631 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 Shanghai to Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chengdu?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Chengdu generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |