How far is Chengdu from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 7872 miles / 12669 kilometers / 6841 nautical miles.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7872.454 miles
- 12669.486 kilometers
- 6840.975 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- 7858.710 miles
- 12647.368 kilometers
- 6829.033 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 Raleigh to Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 15 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Chengdu?
The time difference between Raleigh and Chengdu is 13 hours. Chengdu is 13 hours ahead of Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Chengdu generates about 980 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 980 kilograms equals 2 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Raleigh to Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |