How far is Chengdu from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 7313 miles / 11770 kilometers / 6355 nautical miles.
San Diego International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7313.480 miles
- 11769.906 kilometers
- 6355.241 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- 7300.143 miles
- 11748.442 kilometers
- 6343.651 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 San Diego to Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 14 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Chengdu?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from San Diego to Chengdu generates about 899 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 899 kilograms equals 1 983 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Diego to Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |